Two gilded sculptures depicting king and female figure kneel with hands in prayer at chests

King Bhaskara Deva Varma (12th century) and Woman Donor Wearing Tayo-bizakani

Location
Kwa Baha, Patan, Nepal

Date
1804

Material
gilt statue

Dimensions
including base, approx. 46 x 36 x 24 in. (117 x 91 x 61 cm)

Collection
Hiranyavarna Mahavihara, “Golden Temple,” Kwa Baha, Patan, Nepal

Photo Credit
photograph by CPA Media Pte Ltd/Alamy Stock Photo/2B02XY4

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