BronzeNepal , 17th centuryDimensions from left to right : Height 16 cm - 18 cm - 18 cmWeight: 481 grams - 513 grams - 509 gramsA set of three Shivaite sculptures, each standing on a lotus base in rectangular and circular shape with inscriptions. All are dressed in long dhotis with decorative belts and are wearing beaded jewellery. Two have their hands joined in the center in a devotive gesture. The sculpture on the circular base differs from the others with a larger headdress, is wearing a moustache and smiling with large eyes. The figure is holding a ritual weapon between the arm bend. The other two sculptures have similiar tiaras and jewellery and a halo around their head. One of them is holding a small vessel in his left hand, the other hand is raised presenting a sudarshana chakra. All sculptures are further decorated with different stone inlay.Provenance:Old French Collection , Bonhams 2020