CLASSICAL INDIAN ART | LIVE AUCTION, MUMBAI (09 MARCH 2017)

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GARUDA
TAMIL NADU, 16TH - 17TH CENTURY
Bronze
5.75 in (14.9 cm) high
Rs 2,00,000 ‒ 3,00,000
$ 2,990 - 4,480
NON‒EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY
PROVENANCE
Property of a Gentleman, Mumbai
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TRIVIKRAMA VISHNU
TAMIL NADU, 17TH ‒ 18TH CENTURY
Inscribed in Tamil on the reverse
Gilt Bronze
6 in (15.4 cm) high
Rs 2,00,000 ‒ 3,00,000
$ 2,990 - 4,480
NON‒EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY
PROVENANCE
Property of a Gentleman, Mumbai
This rare gilt bronze relief shows Vishnu as Trivikrama,
literally “Victor of Three,” portrayed in a vibrant narrative
technique. Vishnu earned this name from conquering the
heavens, earth and netherworld in three giant steps. He is
seen here, his left leg raised in the act of protecting the
earth, represented by Prithvi, the Earth Goddess. His eight
arms represent the realms of the universe over which he
reigns. He holds his attributes, the conch and discus, in his
two hands. To his right, he is seen as Vamana, the dwarf
Brahmin, who approaches king Bali to ask him for three
strides of land.