Lot 708
  • 708

TWO WOOD CHARIOT PANELS SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Wood
the ithyphallic protector standing in alidhasana, wearing a crown with diadem and loose flowing hair, the two primary hands holding a snake garland, ornamented with jeweled necklaces, girdle, bracelets and anklets; the second panel with Hanuman and Parvati at center surrounded by devotees and attendant figures

Provenance

Private German collection.

Condition

Wear and significant accretion to both panels with losses and chips to extremities, and stable cracking to wood throughout.
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