Surya Rutten

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Rare spice mortar sculpted in a heavy piece of teak and adorned with 4 nandi (Nandi is the sacred white bull that serves as mount and guardian to the god Shiva).

Period: around 1920

Condition: very good if not for the missing heads of the two nandi. The object remains nevertheless very beautiful and rare.

Retired antique dealer specializing in Asian arts, my positive rating is 100%. I only sell antique objects acquired on-site during my many travels. These are by no means reproductions.

In order to allow you to appreciate the quality of the object, I am attaching numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description. All photos are taken in natural light.

Carefully packed, this object will be delivered to your home by bpost Belgium.

Rare mortier à épices sculpté dans un lourd morceau de teck et orné de 4 nandi (Nandi est le taureau blanc sacré qui sert de monture et de gardien au dieu Shiva).

Période: vers 1920

Etat: très bon si ce n'est qu'il manque leur tête à deux nandi. L'objet reste néanmoins très beau et rare.

Antiquaire retraité spécialisé en arts asiatiques, mon taux d'appréciation positif est de 100%. Je ne vends que des objets anciens acquis sur place au cours de mes nombreux voyages. Ce ne sont en aucun cas des reproductions.

Afin de vous permettre d'apprécier la qualité de l'objet, je joins de nombreuses photos prises sous divers angles. Ces photos font partie intégrante de la description. Toutes les photos sont prises en lumière naturelle.

Soigneusement emballé, cet objet vous sera livré à domicile par bpost Belgique.  


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Mortar - Teak - antique spice mortar

India -  - 1920-1930 

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An Indian teak spice mortar from Rajasthan, dating to around 1920, is carved with four Nandi figures, two of which are missing their heads.

Mortar - Teak - antique spice mortar

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An Indian teak spice mortar from Rajasthan, dating to around 1920, is carved with four Nandi figures, two of which are missing their heads.

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