Khandoba - Bronze - India - 18th century

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Bronze Hindu religious sculpture from India, titled Khandoba, dating to the 18th century, depicting Khandoba and Mhalsa on horseback, with dimensions 16 × 9 × 6 cm and about 500 g, in good condition and original.

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18th-century Hindu religious figure cast in bronze, depicting Khandoba and Mhalsa mounted on horseback. Khandoba is a deity venerated especially in the Maharashtra region of India, considered a manifestation of the god Shiva.

Khandoba appears holding a sword in his right hand, while with his left he grasps his consort Mhalsa. The horse features decorated tack and stands on a stepped rectangular base. The piece is made in two assembled parts, with incised and relief details.

Provenance: Former private collection of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, acquired before 1977

Origin: India, Maharashtra
Era: 18th century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 16 × 9 × 6 cm
Weight: 500 g

It will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.

Seller's Story

Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe. Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
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18th-century Hindu religious figure cast in bronze, depicting Khandoba and Mhalsa mounted on horseback. Khandoba is a deity venerated especially in the Maharashtra region of India, considered a manifestation of the god Shiva.

Khandoba appears holding a sword in his right hand, while with his left he grasps his consort Mhalsa. The horse features decorated tack and stands on a stepped rectangular base. The piece is made in two assembled parts, with incised and relief details.

Provenance: Former private collection of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, acquired before 1977

Origin: India, Maharashtra
Era: 18th century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 16 × 9 × 6 cm
Weight: 500 g

It will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.

Seller's Story

Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe. Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
18th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
India
Attribution
Original
Material
Bronze
Height
16 cm
Width
9 cm
Title of artwork
Khandoba
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
606
Objects sold
98.95%
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