Lot 485 - A203AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday, 29. November 2022, 04.00 PM
A BRONZE FIGURE OF AIYANAR.
South India, 17th/18th c. Height 52 cm.
Cast in three parts, including a flamed aureole. The richly adorned Tamil guardian deity seated on an oval base with his left knee raised and secured by the yogapada. The hair held back by a diadem, embellished with a snake and a crescent moon, and framing the face. Minor chips.
Provenance:
- From an old Geneva collection.
- According to a handwritten inventory this item has been purchased at Christie's on November 17th 1970, lot 92 (probably in London).
- From an old Geneva collection.
- According to a handwritten inventory this item has been purchased at Christie's on November 17th 1970, lot 92 (probably in London).
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Sold for CHF 8 750 (including buyer’s premium)
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