Nepal, Dipankara

17th century, Nepal, Dipankara, partially gilt copper repoussé with stone inlay, pigments, on a parcel-gilt wooden base, iron mandorla, 79,9 cm, private collection, photo on Christie’s

Particularly worshipped in Nepal, this buddha of the past is usually depicted standing, his right hand held in the fear-allying gesture, the other extended in the gesture of supreme generosity, adorned with a crown, necklace, and earrings, and wearing a long pleated skirt-like garment and a brocaded shawl.

First half of the 17th century, Nepal, Dipankara, gilt and enamelled copper with semi-precious stones and pigments, 82, 6 cm, at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena(USA).

He has delicate Nepalese-style facial features that contrast with the rigidity of the body and the squarish feet. See also a Dipankara dated 1801 from the same museum ( Norton Simon Museum )

17th century, Nepal, The Buddha Dipamkara, gilt copper repoussé, 69,8 cm, at the Asian Art Museum  in San Francisco (USA).

His monkish lower garment is maroon, red or orange, with a golden pattern on the lower hem and in the middle. His shawl has a dark blue background.

17th century, Nepal, Dipankara, gilt copper and paint, 65 cm, private collection, published on Zentner collection.

The above has a broader face with open eyes, dainty feet and toe nails, elongated fingers. The incised diamond containing an embossed lotus flower in the palm of his hands is a standard feature.

17th century, Nepal, Dipankara, gilt and enamelled copper, private collection, photo on A&J Speelman .

We see him  here with Sariputra and Maugdalalyana, on a lotus base complete with its back panel.

17th-18th century, Nepal, Dipankara, gilt copper alloy with paint and stones, photo by Rupert Steiner, at the Patan Museum (Nepal).

The style of the crown varies but his necklace and earrings follow a standard design. There is a small raised urna on his forehead, round or tear-shaped, plain or studded with turquoise.