In the 12th century, Nepalese artisans made a 93cm gilt-copper Manjushri statue; after Geneva, New York and Asian collections, it sold for about Rs 166 crore in 2026, setting a Himalayan gilt-bronze auction record
- Image sourced from ChristiesFrom every curve to every carving, such is the intricacy of this 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal.
- Standing nearly a metre tall, this gilded copper figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, is a remarkable example of the artistic excellence of the Kathmandu Valley.
- Created by Newar artisans at a time when Nepal was emerging as one of the most important centres of Buddhist art, the sculpture has travelled across continents and collections over the centuries.
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- Image sourced from ChristiesFrom every curve to every carving, such is the intricacy of this 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal.
- Standing nearly a metre tall, this gilded copper figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, is a remarkable example of the artistic excellence of the Kathmandu Valley.
- Created by Newar artisans at a time when Nepal was emerging as one of the most important centres of Buddhist art, the sculpture has travelled across continents and collections over the centuries.
Sources: Times of India