Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel.
Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel.
1: A charming figure of the Hindu god Krishna, standing on a round lotus plinth, playing his flute. In Indian Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. Cast from brass-bronze using the waste mould technique. Only minor casting flaws on the lower edge. Otherwise no damage. Good usage patina. With the remains of red holy paste.
Height: 19 cm.
2: A round lidded box made of brass, used for lime and/or other ingredients employed in the popular practice of chewing betel. Cast from brass and embossed with flower-shaped decoration in relief. No damage.
Height: 8 cm;
Diameter: c. 13 cm (below).
Both objects: 19th century. (ME)
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
06.04.2017 - 15:00
- Dosažená cena: **
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EUR 325,-
- Vyvolávací cena:
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EUR 260,-
Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel.
1: A charming figure of the Hindu god Krishna, standing on a round lotus plinth, playing his flute. In Indian Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. Cast from brass-bronze using the waste mould technique. Only minor casting flaws on the lower edge. Otherwise no damage. Good usage patina. With the remains of red holy paste.
Height: 19 cm.
2: A round lidded box made of brass, used for lime and/or other ingredients employed in the popular practice of chewing betel. Cast from brass and embossed with flower-shaped decoration in relief. No damage.
Height: 8 cm;
Diameter: c. 13 cm (below).
Both objects: 19th century. (ME)
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Aukce: | Mimoevropské a domorodé umění |
| Typ aukce: | Salónní aukce |
| Datum: | 06.04.2017 - 15:00 |
| Místo konání aukce: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Prohlídka: | 01.04. - 06.04.2017 |
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