Five Central and South Indian copper alloy figures of deities. 17th/20th century - image-1

Lot 35 Dα

Five Central and South Indian copper alloy figures of deities. 17th/20th century

Auction 1179 - overview Cologne
24.06.2021, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.062 € (incl. premium)

Five Central and South Indian copper alloy figures of deities. 17th/20th century

a) Altar of Durga Mahishasuramardini, below her right foot the buffalo demon Mahishasura whose severed head lies on the base, grabbing the hairs of the demon who emerges from the animal body as a human, b) Durga Mahishasuramardini, eight-armed and holding attributes, c) a small altar of a deity, d) Balakrishna with a butter ball, and e) a recumbent Nandi. (5)
Height from 3.8 to 8.2 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hesse, Germany