Lot 19
 
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Brass

20th century
Karnataka

Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Width: 8 in (20.3 cm)
Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)



The ram is a symbol associated with a particular sect of Shaivite adherents who have deified Daksha, the father-in-law of Lord Shiva and one of his most faithful attendants. Daksha is believed to be a 'Prajapati' and one of Lord Brahma's sons, and is frequently portrayed with the head of a ram with spiral horns. Sculptures like these were used in temples as processional elements or votive offerings that were placed before the icon of Shiva.




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  Lot 19 of 120  

FOLK AND TRIBAL ART AUCTION
26-27 FEBRUARY 2013

Estimate
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
$1,060 - 1,445

Winning Bid
Rs 53,820
$1,035
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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