5th Jun, 2024 11:00
Indian, Islamic, Himalayan and South-East Asian Art, including Greek and Roman Antiquities
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A COLLECTION OF NINE SMALL SIVA SHRINES, WESTERN DECCAN, INDIA, MOSTLY CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
bronze, of rectangular form, five on short feet, each with lingam, offerings and various symbols, devotees and members of Siva's family, including Ganesha, Parvati, Annapurna, Nandi and Skanda, 5 x 9 x 9cm and smaller
For similar small household shrines, see Mallebrein 1993, p.186-189 (fig.113 shows how the loops on some of these were used for hanging with chains).
Sold for £1,700
bronze, of rectangular form, five on short feet, each with lingam, offerings and various symbols, devotees and members of Siva's family, including Ganesha, Parvati, Annapurna, Nandi and Skanda, 5 x 9 x 9cm and smaller
For similar small household shrines, see Mallebrein 1993, p.186-189 (fig.113 shows how the loops on some of these were used for hanging with chains).
Auction: Indian, Islamic, Himalayan and South-East Asian Art, including Greek and Roman Antiquities, 5th Jun, 2024
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