A Indian bronze ritual pourer, South India, 18th/19th century, traditionally used to pour milk over sacred images in Hindu temples, in the form of a funnel with cow's head spout, 11cm high; an Indian bronze figure of Durga slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahisasuramardini), Deccan, Southern India, 19th century or later, the multi-armed Hindu goddess attacking her foe with an array of weapons, assisted by her lion, 9.5cm high; a small Khmer bronze shrine depicting a trio of figures of Ganesha, Cambodia, c.12th century or later, each seated in padmasana within a flaming prabha,6.5cm high; an Indian bronze figure of Nandi Bull, Tamil Nadu, South India, 16th/17th century, the bull vehicle of Siva, crouching on a raised lotus base, 5.5cm high (4)
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Provenance: From the private collection of a Gentleman, by descent from his father
Condition Report:
pourer with old repair to foot
Khmer bronze shrine with Verdigris
Nandi Bull with small hole where first layer of stand meets second layer 5mm long
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