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Property from the Collection of Dorothy and Frank Neustatter
A Small Bronze Figure of Dakini Vajravarahi
NORTHEASTERN INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 10TH CENTURY
Details
A Small Bronze Figure of Dakini Vajravarahi
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 10th Century
Expressively cast dancing on a prostrated figure over a round lotus base, brandishing the vajra and skull cup, wearing a garland, necklace and beaded sash securing the short dhoti, her braided hair gathered in a high chignon
3½ in. (8.8 cm.) high
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 10th Century
Expressively cast dancing on a prostrated figure over a round lotus base, brandishing the vajra and skull cup, wearing a garland, necklace and beaded sash securing the short dhoti, her braided hair gathered in a high chignon
3½ in. (8.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Doris Wiener, New York, acquired on 24 November 1970