A brass altar of Nandi. Southern India, Karnataka. 17/18th century
A brass altar of Nandi. Southern India, Karnataka. 17/18th century
Of three parts. Nandi, adorned with chains and garlands, stands on a tall base in front of a yoni-lingam. At the back, a torana, topped by a kirtimukha head and inhabited by a seven-headed naga. The figure of Nandi was soldered to the base in a later period.
Height 32.3 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Berlin
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A brass altar of Nandi. Southern India, Karnataka. 17/18th century
Of three parts. Nandi, adorned with chains and garlands, stands on a tall base in front of a yoni-lingam. At the back, a torana, topped by a kirtimukha head and inhabited by a seven-headed naga. The figure of Nandi was soldered to the base in a later period.
Height 32.3 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Berlin
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Time, Location
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