A Nepalese bronze figure of Vasudhara

The goddess is cast seated with her right leg pendant in lalitasana, her primary right hand makes the gesture of generosity and the primary left hand holds a kalasha, and the other four radiating around her each holding an attribute. She wears a long flowing dhoti and adorned with various jewelry, her face with a serene expression and her hair secured with an elaborate tiara.

Catalogue notes: Vasudhara is the goddess of Abundance, Wealth and Prosperity. She is pictured in Nepalese art with six arms, and in Tibetan art with two arms.

Provenance: from a private Dutch collection.