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Property from the Estate of Nik Douglas

A bronze figure of Lalita and purushas, Eastern India, Bihar, circa 9th century

Auction Closed

March 21, 03:26 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Height 8¼ in., 21 cm


Himalayan Art Resources item no. 15005.

Collection of Anthony Gardner, acquired in the 1970s.

Spink & Son Ltd., London, 7th February 1989.

This rare figure of Parvati as Lalita flanked by two purusha figures depicts her with four arms, holding her consort, Shiva’s trident staff, and a padma or lotus in her upper arms.