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Lot 1004
  • 1004

A silver ceremonial torso of Chamunda, South India, 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • 43x28cm. (max.)

Exhibited

Exhibited and Illustrated in Mughal Silver Magnificence XVI-XIVth C., 1987, p.182, no.286

Catalogue Note

Pierre Loti, during his travels around South India in 1899 describes the profusion of jewelled limbs that were used to adorn the stone deities during ceremonies and festivals (Mughal Silver Magnificence XVI-XIVth C., 1987, p.182)