TIRTANKHARA SHRINE.

Origin: India. Jain.
Date: 15th c.
Technique: Gold colored bronze; inlays from silver and copper.
Description: With one of the Tirtankhara sitting in the center beneath a canopy. Accompanying figures
sitting and standing at the sides; elephants rising above. The throne supported by two
lions; the plaque with the attribute completely rubbed.
Measurement: 896g; h.17.8cm; w.12cm; d.6.5cm.
Signature: On the back a longer inscription with dating into the 15th c.
Condition A/B. Surface rubbed due to prolonged cultic use.


Provenance:
-Collection Detlef Rosen (1941-2017). Prob. acquired locally.
Art trade; Van Ham.