A fine Jain bronze statue of a Jina in Digambaras tradition
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A fine Jain bronze statue of a Jina in Digambaras tradition
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y2888
$ 18500.00
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Description
A fine Jain solid cast bronze statue of a Jina possibly Mahariva, standing naked in the Digambaras tradition (sky-clad). Beautiful naturalistic form with both arms hanging down the sides the hands resting on the waist. The face with a serene expression, the hair cut short with enlarged earlobes indicating a person of higher status having previously worn large elaborate airings. Ex: L. Katatic Collection Melbourne, acquired from the local antique market in the early 1980's |
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Origin: |
Circa 9th to 10th Century A.D., Bihar or Rajasthan, India | |||||
Dimensions: |
Height: 23.5 cm / Width: 7 cm | |||||
Condition: |
Ancient loss evident on the lower legs, with an all over oxidised verdigris patina, presented on a custom display mount. |