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A rare Indian silver-inlaid bronze group, 11th-12th century,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
11-Dec-2016
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Description:
A rare Indian silver-inlaid bronze group, 11th-12th century, well cast with a central figure of Vishnu, backed by a pierced flaming mandorla, holding a staff and three attributes, flanked by two consorts, the three figures standing on lotus thrones supported on a tri-form pedestal, with an inscription at the back, 18.5 cm high. Reference: see Rustam J. Mehta, Masterpieces of Indian Bronzes and Metal Sculpture, India, 1971, pl. 12, from Bangiya Sahitya Parishad Museum, Calcutta, for a very similar figure from Bengal, also see Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Acc.no. S1992.51.
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Category:
Unclassified