Brass figurative statue depicting a dancing Dakini (Vajrayogini) - Nepal / Tibet - - Ormolu - Nepal - second half 20th century

Refined and dynamic figurative sculpture in solid brass, depicting a dancing Dakini (Vajradakini / Vajrayogini), a tantric spiritual figure of significant importance in Buddhist and Hindu iconography.
The figure is captured in the classic and complex ritual dance posture (ardhaparyanka), balanced on a single foot atop a finely worked base with a double lotus motif. In the hands it bears traditional ritual attributes: the bell (ghanta) in the right hand raised, and the ritual skinning knife (kartika) in the left.
The sculpture stands out for its excellent rendering of the slender anatomical figure, the details of the jewelry, headdress, and drapery. Made using the lost-wax casting technique with an original hollow base, it features a pleasant golden finish with a light antique patina that enhances its volumes.

Technical details and Specifications
Subject: Dancing Dakini / Vajradakini
Material: Bronze/Brass
Era: Second half of the 20th century (circa 1970-1990)
Origin/Region: Nepal / Northern India / Tibet
Conditions: Very good, with minimal and natural signs of time related to age and material. No breakage or structural restoration.
Height: 40 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 2.2 kg