Lot No. 265


Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel.


Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel. - Tribal Art

1: A charming figure of the Hindu god Krishna, standing on a round lotus plinth, playing his flute. In Indian Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. Cast from brass-bronze using the waste mould technique. Only minor casting flaws on the lower edge. Otherwise no damage. Good usage patina. With the remains of red holy paste.
Height: 19 cm.

2: A round lidded box made of brass, used for lime and/or other ingredients employed in the popular practice of chewing betel. Cast from brass and embossed with flower-shaped decoration in relief. No damage.
Height: 8 cm;
Diameter: c. 13 cm (below).
Both objects: 19th century. (ME)

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

06.04.2017 - 15:00

Realized price: **
EUR 325.-
Starting bid:
EUR 260.-

Mixed lot (2 pieces): a bronze figure of the Hindu god Krishna playing the flute, and a lidded box made of brass to store lime for chewing betel.


1: A charming figure of the Hindu god Krishna, standing on a round lotus plinth, playing his flute. In Indian Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. Cast from brass-bronze using the waste mould technique. Only minor casting flaws on the lower edge. Otherwise no damage. Good usage patina. With the remains of red holy paste.
Height: 19 cm.

2: A round lidded box made of brass, used for lime and/or other ingredients employed in the popular practice of chewing betel. Cast from brass and embossed with flower-shaped decoration in relief. No damage.
Height: 8 cm;
Diameter: c. 13 cm (below).
Both objects: 19th century. (ME)

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 06.04.2017 - 15:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 01.04. - 06.04.2017


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