A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF PARVATI South India, Nayaka period, 16th/17th Century

the devi with serene expression, wearing a tiered conical headdress, the hair in delicate ringlets at the crown and cascading down the shoulders with foliate ornaments, with thick and elaborate jewelry including necklaces, armlets, bracelets, girdle and anklets, the finely incised dhoti with fluted sash tied at the waist 

Acquired in Bombay circa 1960s by Mrs. Priti Currimbhoy (nee Misra), founder of the Taj Art Gallery and Dr. Angelo Tealdo, Managing Director of Ceat Tyres; thence by descent.

The current owner is descended from Sir Ebrahim Currimbhoy (1839-1924) and Allen Currimbhoy (1924-1960) whose family was very prominent in Mumbai circles notably through the Currimbhoy Trust.

Good overall condition, with wear and accretion overall consistent with age. Chakra element missing at back of figure's head.
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