A rare copper-alloy figure of Dakini

Nepal, 16th/17th century

Nepal, 16th/17th century
The semi-wrathful deity standing in ardhaparyankasana, the right foot raised to the mid-calf of the other leg, trampling over a supine figure atop a lotus throne, holding a kartrika in the right hand and a kapala in the left, the naked body adorned with elaborate jewellery, fluttering scarves and a garland of skulls, the face with three fierce eyes and hair gathered in a high chignon surrounded by a foliate tiara, with traces of gilt. 11cm (4 3/8in) high.

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Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney
The Reid Collection

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