26th Apr, 2023 11:00
Asian & Islamic Works of Art
149
VISHNU WITH BHU DEVI AND SRI DEVI, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
each standing on lotus bases, the four armed god with primary hands in varada mudra and resting on his mace (now missing), his consorts each holding the stem of a padma, 9cm, 8cm, 8cm (3)
Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)
The two goddesses are distinguished by the form of the lotuses they are holding and the breast band, which is worn only by Sri-Devi.
Sold for £170
each standing on lotus bases, the four armed god with primary hands in varada mudra and resting on his mace (now missing), his consorts each holding the stem of a padma, 9cm, 8cm, 8cm (3)
Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)
The two goddesses are distinguished by the form of the lotuses they are holding and the breast band, which is worn only by Sri-Devi.
Auction: Asian & Islamic Works of Art, 26th Apr, 2023
