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Lot 844

A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF BHUDEVI

South India, 16th/17th century

Fine Asian Works of Art

18 December 2017, 11:00 PST

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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF BHUDEVI

South India, 16th/17th century
15in (38.1cm) high

Footnotes

Her graceful poise, supple waist, and remarkable adornments are testament to the retention of the sensuous Chola style by the later Vijayanagara and Nayak kingdoms.

Provenance
Private European Collection, acquired 1960s, by repute

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