Newar & Himalayan Sculpture
Explore antique and vintage Nepalese Buddha statues for sale, with a focus on the Kathmandu Valley's Newar sculptural tradition. Copper-alloy casting, gilding and finely worked details...
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Explore antique and vintage Nepalese Buddha statues for sale, with a focus on the Kathmandu Valley's Newar sculptural tradition. Copper-alloy casting, gilding and finely worked details give these figures their distinctive character. Compare the individual photographs, measurements and condition to appreciate each sculpture's workmanship.
Newar artists created religious sculpture for patrons in Nepal and Tibet. Facial modelling, hand gestures, robe details and lotus pedestals help place a work within that artistic exchange. Our catalogue distinguishes the manufacturing tradition, regional attribution and documented provenance of each object. Compare related Tibetan figures and the wider bronze collection.
Our specialists examine construction, patina, surviving gilding, inscriptions and condition using microscopy and UV light alongside comparative study. Wear and repairs are recorded within the assessment of estimated age and attribution. For collectors, craftsmanship and the preserved details of the individual sculpture remain central.
Read The Met's overview of Nepalese sculpture and compare its documented Padmapani and Tara. Museum dates belong to those objects. Our Tara guide and mudra guide explain the iconography. Ask our team about a piece, with object documentation, our authenticity guarantee and insured worldwide shipping.