Lot Essay
Compare to another ivory of Devi in the National Museum, New Delhi, published in Les Ivoires, Tardy, 1977, p. 157, illus. 10.
.jpg?w=1)
INDIA, ORISSA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Details
An Ivory Figure of Yashoda Holding Krishna and Balarama**
India, Orissa, 17th/18th Century
Very finely carved depicting Yashoda standing in tribhanga on a lotus base supporting Krishna on her hip and holding Balarama at her side, wearing ornately beaded jewelry, pendent sashes incised with floral designs and belts with tassels, her choli incised with foliate pattern and her hair in an elaborate bun adorned with jewels
7 in. (18 cm.) high
India, Orissa, 17th/18th Century
Very finely carved depicting Yashoda standing in tribhanga on a lotus base supporting Krishna on her hip and holding Balarama at her side, wearing ornately beaded jewelry, pendent sashes incised with floral designs and belts with tassels, her choli incised with foliate pattern and her hair in an elaborate bun adorned with jewels
7 in. (18 cm.) high
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country