A small South Indian copper alloy figure of Narasimha. Probably 16th century - image-1

Lot 36 Dα

A small South Indian copper alloy figure of Narasimha. Probably 16th century

Auction 1179 - overview Cologne
24.06.2021, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst
Estimate: 450 € - 500 €
Result: 625 € (incl. premium)

A small South Indian copper alloy figure of Narasimha. Probably 16th century

With a lion's head and with Lakshmi seated on his left knee, the main hands in mudra and holding a gada, the other hands with chacra and shanka. Mounted on perspex base.
Height of the figure 5.1 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Franconia