A Nepalese gilt-bronze group, 15th-16th century, of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, locked in a passionate embrace, lovingly gazing at each other, the four-headed Chakrasamvara with three eyes wearing a skull crown on each head, his hair tied in a high-piled plait with a vishvavajra , a wish-fulfilling jewel ornament and crescent moon, his arms outstretched, surrounding the couple like a golden aura, the first two hands holding a vajra and a ghanta embracing the Mother Vajravarahi, the rest holding other attributes including a damaru , kapala , kartika and katvanga, wearing an elaborate beaded lower garment, his right leg straight and left bent, Vajravarahi in his lap, with her right leg wrapped around his waist, holding a kapala and a kartika in her hands, 16cm high, associated wood stand Chakrasamvara, one of the most popular deities in Tantric Buddhism in the Himalayan regions and Tibet after the 11th century, can appear in several dozen different forms, from simple to complex and peaceful to wrathful. These forms emphasise different types of meditation practice and are suited for the specific emotional and psychological characteristics of the tantric practitioners who take on these intricate practices. For a similar lot, see Sotheby`s, New York, 17 March 2015, lot 1029 and 20 September 2022, lot 106. 十五至十六世纪 尼泊尔鎏金铜胜乐金刚与金刚 亥母双修像 Condition Report Overall 1266.5g, fixed on wood stand. Figure with gilt losses and surface scratches. Wood stand with chips, losses, surface scratches and cracks. Upper tier loose from the bottom tier.