A gilt copper alloy figure of ChakrasamvaraNepal, 18th/19th century
The four-headed deity displaying a visvajra and crescent in his top knot, crossing a vajra and ghanta in his main arms to hold his consort in carnal embrace while his remaining arms wield a variety of additional implements, trampling beneath him the prostrate and diminutive enemies of the religion cast into a simple lotus plinth; the cast details showing traces of gilt and puja powder (reverse mounted with prongs to support now lost mandorla, some re-soldering to details).
Himalayan Art Resources item no.61838
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high注脚Provenance
Private California Collection, acquired before 1980