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THB19th C. Indian Bastar Brass Elephant & Howdah Statue
Lot 34b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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South Asia, India, Madhya Pradesh, Bastar, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine brass sculpture of an elephant and riders, that also functions as a vessel for holding candles. The elephant stands on thick legs, the body compressed into a flat square surface, suitable for holding tea lights. A howdah, the large canopy with riders, protrudes from the top. The 4 figures are dressed and bejeweled standing upon hemispherical panels. The elephant is ornately adored with swirling applied wires and the trunk is turned upward, forming a cupped bowl. Every element of this piece displays impressive artistry, and the figures are highlighted in red and yellow pigments. Bastar is a tribal region known for its traditional techniques for casting bronze sculptures. Special statues of elephants, horses, gods, and goddesses were traditionally created for the Dussehra festival in Jagdalpuer, the Mandei spring festival. Size: 5.75" L x 3" W x 6.5" H (14.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: private Southern California collection, California, USA, acquired through descent 2006; ex-private California collection, USA, before 2000
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#168124Tear and break line on rim encircling the elephant's back but does not affect stability. Surface imperfections from casting, age and use. Pitting and abrasions. Some softening of details, but overall good condition with nice patina. Nice remains of red and yellow pigments within recessed areas of figures and elephant trunk.Condition
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