A Carved Wood Figure of Bhimsen

NEPAL, DATED SAMVAT 884 (1764 AD)

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A Carved Wood Figure of Bhimsen
Nepal, dated samvat 884 (1764 AD)
Standing in alidhasana over a raised lotus base, his right hand raised upward, his left holding the tail of a serpent, wearing a dhoti, bracelets, anklets and necklace, his face with animated expression and furrowed brows, his long locks falling to his shoulders, with a two-line Newari inscription on the base
13¾ in. (34.7 cm.) high

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The inscription on this wood carving suggests that this is a depiction of the god Bhimsen, a Nepalese deity beloved by merchants and renowned for his great strength as a wrestler. The inscription bears a samvat date of 884, corresponding to the year 1764 AD.

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