24th May, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
466
Carved repoussé copper plaque
Nepalese/Tibetan, 19th Century
depicting Shiva holding a Trishula in low relief, 19cm high x 21.5cm across together with an Ottoman/Persian divit qalamdan, 19th Century, decorated with birds amongst foliage and flowers along its entire length and on both sides, 23cm across
Note- A Trishula is a trident and a divine symbol utilised in Hindu as one of the religion's main symbols. It is wielded by Shiva.
Provenance: - From a French collection
Carved repoussé copper plaque
Nepalese/Tibetan, 19th Century
depicting Shiva holding a Trishula in low relief, 19cm high x 21.5cm across together with an Ottoman/Persian divit qalamdan, 19th Century, decorated with birds amongst foliage and flowers along its entire length and on both sides, 23cm across
Note- A Trishula is a trident and a divine symbol utilised in Hindu as one of the religion's main symbols. It is wielded by Shiva.
Provenance: - From a French collection
Both with general wear subject to age and use. Panel with losses.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 24th May, 2023
