Lot #49 - A South-Central Indian bronze figure of a Shiva, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Spring Auction Series
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Sale Date:16 Nov 2015 ~ Session 1: 10.30am (Lots 1 - 114)
16 Nov 2015 ~ Session 2: 2pm (Lots 115 - 390) -
Lot #:49
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Lot Description:A South-Central Indian bronze figure of a Shiva, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century
seated on top of a base which represents Mt Kailash the axis mountain of the world. In his left hand he holds a trident (symbol of an ascetic) and skull cup (showing indifference to purity/impurity) and in his right hand he holds a double headed skull drum, heavily pujured.
16cm high -
Provenance:A New South Wales Old Private Collection
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Estimate:A$600 - 900
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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