Offered are these 4 very beautiful handmade statues. The figurines were made by the master artisans of the 4th generation of the “Shkya clan” in Patan, Nepal. They are made of gilded copper and/or gold leaf and finished with coral and turquoise, and the faces are painted with a special gold paint. The statues are full of stunning details. We bought them during our holidays in Nepal in 1993 and 1995. We visited the (family) workshop in Patan where these statues were made by hand.
Information about the statues: Namgyalma statue, also known as Ushnisha Vijaya, a Tibetan Buddhist deity associated with longevity and purification. Namgyalma is often depicted with 3 faces and eight arms. Each face and arm has a symbolic meaning. Approximate dimensions: height 23 cm x width 21 cm. Target price € 375.
Saraswati statue, the Hindu goddess of wisdom and knowledge, often associated with education and intellect. She is often depicted playing a veena, a musical instrument; she is the partner of Brahma, the creator god in Hinduism. Approximate dimensions: height 22 cm x width 15 cm. Estimated price € 350.
Pad Masambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, means "born from a lotus" and is considered the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. In Bhutan and Tibet, he is also called Guru Rinpoche (the precious master). Approximate dimensions: height 26 cm x width 16 cm.
Estimated price € 375.
Ganesha, a prominent Hindu deity with an elephant head. Ganesha is worshipped as the god of knowledge, wisdom, and the remover of obstacles. He is also the patron saint of travelers. The statue shows Ganesha seated, with multiple arms and attributes typical of his depictions. Approximate dimensions: height 22 cm x width 20 cm. Target price € 375; they are all beautiful sculptures. The sculptures are for sale individually, but we prefer a purchase of everything together. Purchase of everything starting from € 1,200.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTurquoise, GoldMaterialGoldNumber of items4OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight22 cmWidth20 cm