An ivory figure of an Ascetic
Eastern India, Orissa, 17th century
Standing on a lotus base using his staff for support, wearing a dhoti, sacred thread and necklace, the mustachioed face with his hair pulled into a tight chignon to the side, a warm honeyed patina overall
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high
An ivory figure of an Ascetic
Eastern India, Orissa, 17th century
Standing on a lotus base using his staff for support, wearing a dhoti, sacred thread and necklace, the mustachioed face with his hair pulled into a tight chignon to the side, a warm honeyed patina overall
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high
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