A METAL HAIR COMB WITH HINDU SCENES South India, 20th...
A METAL HAIR COMB WITH HINDU SCENES
South India, 20th century
Of rectangular shape, with scalloped cusped shoulders and a row of fine combing teeth, the central scenes on both obverse and reverse depicting Lord Krishna and Radha surrounded by musicians on one side and by attendants on the other, with inscription at the lower end, and remnants of red pigments.
6.2cm x 8.7cm x 0.3cm
Hair combs have a long tradition in India, serving either a functional purpose or as purely ornamental hair accessories. Fine antique examples were carved in ivory, while later production may have been manufactured in multiples to meet the demand of European collectors, as is documented for the neighbouring Sri Lankan production.
For similar examples:
Capitolium Art, Italy, 9 December 2020, lot 253.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Acc. No. 2006. 1279.
Indian Heritage Centre, New Artefact Gallery Guide, p. 9.
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A METAL HAIR COMB WITH HINDU SCENES
South India, 20th century
Of rectangular shape, with scalloped cusped shoulders and a row of fine combing teeth, the central scenes on both obverse and reverse depicting Lord Krishna and Radha surrounded by musicians on one side and by attendants on the other, with inscription at the lower end, and remnants of red pigments.
6.2cm x 8.7cm x 0.3cm
Hair combs have a long tradition in India, serving either a functional purpose or as purely ornamental hair accessories. Fine antique examples were carved in ivory, while later production may have been manufactured in multiples to meet the demand of European collectors, as is documented for the neighbouring Sri Lankan production.
For similar examples:
Capitolium Art, Italy, 9 December 2020, lot 253.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Acc. No. 2006. 1279.
Indian Heritage Centre, New Artefact Gallery Guide, p. 9.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
