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SOUTH INDIA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY
Details
Two Small Bronzes of Shiva Nataraja and Nandi
South India, 14th/15th Century
Shiva depicted within a ring of flames upon a prostrated dwarf, his hair in five matted strands on reverse; the recumbent Nandi with smooth patina wearing bells
Nataraja: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm.) high
South India, 14th/15th Century
Shiva depicted within a ring of flames upon a prostrated dwarf, his hair in five matted strands on reverse; the recumbent Nandi with smooth patina wearing bells
Nataraja: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired in 1972-73.