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Relief of God Virabhadra, India, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 720994 (stock# 1-0503)
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Architectural ornament in relief representing the Hindu God Virabhadra, an avatar of Shiva, standing, wearing formal cap and "dhoti", his face showing a fierce expression underlined by the fangs protruding from his mouth, holding a sword in his left hand and a shield in his right hand. Wood, with fine reddish-brown patina. India, 18th century. Height: 29" (71 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Feet missing, chips in some areas, age cracks, otherwise good cond ...click for details
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Bronze Seal, Indus Valley, 3rd Millenium B.C.
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Pre AD 1000 item# 672334 (stock# 1-0461)
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Small seal in the shape of a bird, its wings with geometric motifs, and a circular seal beneath. Bronze, with green encrusted patina. India, Indus Valley Culture, Ca. 3rd millenium B.C. Dimensions: length: 1 13/16" (4,5 cm), height: 5/8" (1,6 cm), width: 1 5/8" (4,3 cm). Very good condition. A rather rare piece. Ex. old French collection.
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Statue of Lakshmi, India, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 644423 (stock# 1-0402)
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Small statue of Lakshmi, standing on a circular flat base in "abhanga" posture, wearing a simple "dhoti", a diadem and jewellery, holding a lotus in her left hand and a small gift in her right hand. Bronze, fine reddish green patina. India, 18th century. Height: 3 1/2" (9 cm). Erosion all over, otherwise very good condition. Note: in the Hindu pantheon, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and happiness, is the wife of Vishnu
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