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A GILT-BRONZE ‘MAKARA’ FITTING, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
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2022年03月11日 开拍
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A GILT-BRONZE ‘MAKARA’ FITTING, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
Deccan, Southern India. Finely cast as the head of a makara with large bulging eyes, distinct brows accentuated with incised curved lines, a short trunk-like snout, and the mouth wide open revealing teeth and sharp fangs. The curved neck of square section and pierced for attachment.

Provenance: Millner Manolatos, London, 16 October 2007, acquired in the Helsinki trade. English private collection, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Millner Manolatos, dated 16 October 2007 and describing the present lot as a “Makara Finial” from “Deccan, Southern India, late 17th century”, accompanies this lot. A copy of the original catalog description from Millner Manolatos for this piece also accompanies this lot.
Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, particularly to the gilt, few tiny nicks and dents, occasional light scratches.

Weight: 414.4 g (incl. stand)
Dimensions: Length 6.8 cm (excl. stand), Height 8.5 cm (incl. stand)

Mounted to a modern metal stand. (2)

Makara are legendary sea-creatures in Hindu mythology and in astrology, they are equivalent to the Zodiac sign of Capricorn. They appear as the vehicle of the river goddess Ganga, Narmada, and of the sea god Varuna. Makara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds, protecting throne rooms as well as entryways to temples. It is the most commonly recurring creature in Hindu and Buddhist temple iconography, and also frequently appears as a Gargoyle or as a spout attached to a natural spring. Through its association with water, it symbolizes the unpredictable power of the elemental forces that govern life.

The present lot once most likely served as a fitting for a palanquin or was part of a hilt or handle for a sword or other thrusting weapon.

Literature comparison: Compare a related Indian sword hilt in the form of a makara, also dated 17th-18th century, with similar eyes and snout, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 36.25.1540.

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