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3. Indra Kathmandu Valley, Nepal 15th Century Gilt Copper Repousse with semi-precious stones Height 45cm |
A Nepalese Gilt Copper repousse of the Hindu god Indra, the Vedic god of war, storm and thunder, and holder of the vajra thunderbolt. He is shown here seated in the position of royal ease (Rajasana) with his left arm supporting him and his right hand raised. Provenance: John Eskenazi Gallery, Milan 1979. Private Italian collection 1980- 2005. Detail: back Detail: close-up view |