Copper repousse

Nepal , 18th century

Dimensions: 35 cm by 53 cm and 38 by 40 cm without base

Weight: 3200 grams with base

Copper repousse quarters with apsaras, celestial beings in human form, often flanking deities or gods in the top corners. Here they are hovering in the sky amid ornamental clouds. They are dressed in robes and pointy hats with floral pattern. The apsaras are wearing sandals and jewellery. Both their wings are spread out wide. and each of them is holding a garland in their hands.