A BRONZE FIGURE OF KHANDOBA WITH MHALSA, INDIA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
专场: 夏季定时拍卖
拍品描述
A BRONZE FIGURE OF KHANDOBA WITH MHALSA, INDIA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY India, 18th-19th century. Khandoba is mounted on a horse in a dynamic yet controlled posture, with his consort Mhalsa seated on his lap, illustrating their divine union. Khandoba holds ritual attributes in his four hands: a trident (trishula), drum (damaru), sword (khadga), and a bowl filled with turmeric powder (bhandara-patra), symbolizing divine power and authority. Mhalsa’s serene posture emphasizes the intimate and sacred bond between the deity and his consort. The sculpture demonstrates meticulous attention to the horse’s anatomy. Dimensions: Height 20.8 cm; length 16 cm
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