Repousse Gilt Plaque of Lokopala Dhrtarasta, 17th-18th Century

Nepal, 17th-18th century
Demensions: 10」 (25.4cm) H, 12」 (30.48cm) W

Repousse gold plaque depicting Lokopala Dhrtarasta, seated on a lotus throne, playing a vina. The Lokopala are the guardians of the four cardinal points who live on Mount Sumeru, where they guard the entrance to Sukhavati, the Buddhist paradise, Dhrtasta is the Guardian of the East.

Provenance: Certificate of Antiquity, issued by Schoeni Fine Oriental Art LTD, Hong Kong, 2000

17-18世紀 洛科帕拉-德爾塔拉斯塔鎏金牌