AN EMBOSSED COPPER PLAQUE

Description:

Nepal, early 20th ct.
67 x 53,4 cm
The rectangular plaque embossed with Buddha Shakyamuni seated in vajrasana on a lotus-base, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap supporting the alms bowl, wearing monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression, flaming mandorla behind, flanked to each side by a small Buddha figure, a gandharva in each upper corner and the outer border with various divinities, the reverse covered with a plaque.
From an old German private collection, assembled prior to 1980
Minor wear