Figure - Twee tilak stempels - Bronze

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Two bronze tilak stamps from South India dating to the early 19th century (c. 1800–1850); origin India; dimensions 3.2 × 5.2 × 2.9 cm and 3.2 × 4.2 × 2.7 cm; weights 20 g and 16 g.

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Two beautiful tilak stamps made of brass in South India at the beginning of the 19th century. They were historically used by Vishnu-devotees and others in tantric temple ceremonies or daily rituals to apply sacred marks (tilak, tika or pottu) on the body. The stamps were dipped in a paste, for example sandalwood, kumkum or ash, to transfer the symbols onto the skin.

Dimensions: 3.2x5.2x2.9 cm and 3.2x4.2x2.7 cm
Weight: 20 g and 16 g

Two beautiful tilak stamps made of brass in South India at the beginning of the 19th century. They were historically used by Vishnu-devotees and others in tantric temple ceremonies or daily rituals to apply sacred marks (tilak, tika or pottu) on the body. The stamps were dipped in a paste, for example sandalwood, kumkum or ash, to transfer the symbols onto the skin.

Dimensions: 3.2x5.2x2.9 cm and 3.2x4.2x2.7 cm
Weight: 20 g and 16 g

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title
Twee tilak stempels
Country of origin
India
Material
Bronze
Dynastic style/period
Beginning of the 19th century
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3.2 cm
Width
5.2 cm
Depth
2.9 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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