Bronze sculpture "Kali", Nepal, Malla Dynasty

A patinated bronze figure depicting an Indian deity with a wrathful expression holding various attributes in each of his six hands. The deity, dressed in a long dhoti with wavy ribbons and various jewels, is prostrate on the body of a human figure lying on a lotus flower base. Malla Dynasty (1201–1779). 18th century.

Height: 13 cm; Base size: 5 x 11 cm.

Weight: 662 gr

Provenance: Midwestern private collection.

Acquired at Christie's, 8 December 2016, lot 75 by a private collector.