18th or 19th century, gilded copper, one four-armed Prajnaparum and a four-armed Sadakeari, each seated on pierced double lotus bases with holders on the back of each, these two sculptures would have accompanied a central Buddha, Prajnaparamita embodies the Dharma, and Sadakshari Lokeshvara the Sangha, in Buddhism these Buddha-Dharma-Sangha groups are considered the "Three Jewels."


4 in.

Given to Stewart Edwards by the Royal family of Nepal for his service and friendship in the late 1950s

Good estate condition with some rubbing, wear and loss to gilding as expected with age; remains of red polychrome paint in some crevices.

$400 - 600