Gilded sculpture featuring dynamically posed deity standing atop supine figure before open fiery nimbus

The Dakini Nairatmya

Location
western Nepal/western Tibet

Date
1300–1325

Material
gilt copper

Dimensions
3 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (8.89 x 6.99 x 3.18 cm)

Collection
Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart; M.85.221

Link
https://collections.lacma.org/node/251195

Object Essay