119 - A STONE STELE OF A GODDESS

A STONE STELE OF A GODDESS Nepal, 17th century. H 29 cm. The four-armed deity is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, holding, among other things, a sword and a lotus flower. Adorned with various jewelry, dangling earrings, and an elaborate headdress. Wooden base. Slightly restored. Provenance: - Collection of Maartje Draak (1907–1995), sold at De Zwaan, Amsterdam, 1995. - European private collection, sold at Nagel, December 9, 2015. - German private collection. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *; that is, VAT is charged on the total amount but will be refunded to purchasers upon presentation of a validly stamped export declaration. Due to new EU import regulations, it may no longer be possible to import this item after June 28, 2025. If you intend to do so, please contact the department before bidding.