A cast bronze ritual eating vessel with moulded animals (varpu), South India, 11-13th Century
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A cast bronze ritual food Vessel (Varpu)
Kerala, 18th Century
of circular form, on a narrow base with four short supports underneath, curved sides rising to an everted rim, with four small handles; decorated to body with a relief frieze comprising of a tortoise, a reptile and serpents
22.5 cm. diam.
Estimate:
£500 - 700
US$ 780 - 1,100
€580 - 820

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