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Lot 46
 
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GREY GRANITE FIGURE OF NANDI

Chola Dynasty, 13th Century CE
Granite
Height: 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Width: 7.5 in (19 cm)
Depth: 17 in (43.2 cm)

REGISTERED ANTIQUITY-NON-EXPORTABLE

Nandi, the vehicle of Shiva and Parvati, is known by several names, including Basaveshwara and Nandikeswara. He also serves as Shiva's messenger and door guardian, or dwarpal. For this reason, his sculpture is placed at the entrance to Shiva temples. The Nandi on offer has smooth curves and a sturdy body. Many of its features are well-preserved: we see its horns, ears, eyes, the threads around its neck, its hump and its tail.







  Lot 46 of 50  

LIVE AUCTION: SOUTH ASIAN TREASURES
17 DECEMBER 2014

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Winning Bid
Rs 3,60,000
$5,902

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


GRANITE NANDI


 









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