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A COPPER-ALLOY FIGURE OF MURUGAN AS PALANI ANDAWAR, TAMIL NADU
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06月27日 下午5点 开拍
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A COPPER-ALLOY FIGURE OF MURUGAN AS PALANI ANDAWAR, TAMIL NADU

South India, 18th to 19th century. Finely cast, standing in a slight tribhanga over a waisted pedestal raised on a tiered plinth, the deity dressed in a finely incised loin cloth, one hand held to the waist, the other raised, simply adorned in beaded jewelry, the face with a sincere expression, almond-shaped eyes below arched brows and full lips forming a gentle smile, the thick curly hair neatly combed and falling in waves to the back.

Provenance: Swiss trade. A noted Hungarian private collection, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities. Scattered nicks, small scratches, and tiny dings. The copper with a naturally grown patina with areas of malachite encrustations.

Weight: 524 g
Dimensions: Height 16 cm

The present figure represents the god Murugan in his form as Palani Andawar. Known by various names, such as Kartikeya, Skanda, and Kumara, Murugan is the son of Parvati and Shiva, brother of Ganesha, and Hindu god of war. He is in the guise of a humble hermit, Palani Andawar, as evidenced by his loin cloth, sacred thread, rudraksha bead necklaces and wooden sandals, padukai.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 23 March 2022, lot 461
Price: USD 63,000 or approx. EUR 63,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze figure of Murugan as Palani Andawar, South India, Tamil Nadu, Nayaka period, late 18th-early 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject with similar pose and expression. Note the much larger size (64.8 cm).

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