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Uma-Maheshvara Southern India circa 17th-18th century
Copper…
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Uma-Maheshvara Southern India circa 17th-18th century
Copper…
See original version (French)
Estimate €5,000 - €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Uma-Maheshvara
Southern India circa 17th-18th century
Copper alloy Height 32 cm
Superb representation of the divine couple Shiva and Parvati
symbolising the union of masculine and feminine principles.
The couple rests on the back of the nandi, Shiva's vehicle, and the goddess is seated holding a flower.
sits brandishing a flower on her husband's left knee.
They are leaning against a torana surmounted by a traditional Kirtimukha mouth.
mouth of Kirtimukha, with a naga standing in its opening, unfurling its
its five-headed bonnet over that of Shiva.
(One head is missing)
Provenance :
- Collection of Dr P.M.
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