Lot #73 - A Nepalese Stone Stele of Shakyamuni Buddha, 8th-9th Century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Raphy Star Collection of Important Asian Art
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Sale Date:11 Dec 2016 ~ 6.30pm
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Lot #:73
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Lot Description:A Nepalese Stone Stele of Shakyamuni Buddha, 8th-9th Century
well carved in high relief before an etched mandala, wearing a diaphanous robe, standing on a rock ledge, his hair in tight curls, with long pendulous earlobes, the details well defined
50.5 cm high -
Provenance:Cito Cessna, Parkham Place Gallery;Ex. Alex Biancardi Collection
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References:see British Museum, reg.no.:1982,0331.1 for a similar example
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Estimate:A$20,000 - 30,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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