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Lot no. 258
Description
Nandi bull in terracotta. The vehicle of Shiva stands on a rectangular slab, its head stretched towards the sky. It has a hump at the withers, a bell around its neck and small horns, and its tail is folded over its left flank. Stylized foliage scrolls between the animal's legs.
Indonesia, Java. Majapahit kingdom (13th-15th century).
Height: 51 cm, Length: 47 cm.
(Restorations).
Expert: R.M.
Provenance: Collection of Anacleto Spazzapan (1943-) Italian archaeologist and designer, acquired by him in Java between 1970 and 1980.
Thermoluminescence test n°N226, Arcadia Laboratory, Tecnologie Per I Beni Culturali, Milan, 21 April 1999.
Reference: "Majapahit, Sculptures from a forgotten kingdom". A. A. Munandar.
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