NEPALESE LICCHAVI PERIOD GILDED BRONZE SEATED BODHISATTVA Ca. 9th - 10th century AD.An exceptional gilded bronze bodhisattva. Seated in the padmasana lotus position, the figure is shown wearing a crown adorned with delicate details; the excellent metalwork displayed through necklaces, armlets and earrings. This is an outstanding example of early Nepalese Buddhist sculpture. Buddhist art during the Licchavi period displays strong Gupta style, with works made mainly in bronze and stone, displaying advanced metal casting techniques. The influence of this period marks a significant era for the development of Himalayan Buddhist art. Size: 220mm x 155mm; Weight: 3.63kg Provenance: Private UK collection, purchased in 2024 from a collection of Kensington Church Street gentleman who acquired the piece on the Asian art market in the early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.