THREE-DIMENSIONAL COPPER MANDALA

Description:

Nepal, ca, 15th century
9,2 x 8,9 x 2,7 cm / 304 g
The mandala is cast as a square pavilion whose four entrances lead into an inner courtyard; this contains a large lotus pedestal enclosed by a double wreath of leaves. Its centre shows a multi-part arrangement of triangular yantras, in the middle of which is a tiny lotus petal. Weight: 304 g
Formerly from a European private collection, according to the owners in the family since before 1968 - Wear, slightly chipped