Figure - Somaskanda group - Bronze

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India, Somaskanda group bronze sculpture in Chola style, circa 1950–1960, 21 cm high, 18.8 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weight 1925 g, depicting Shiva and Parvati with Skanda on a round seat under an arched ring; good condition with minor signs of aging and blemishes.

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A finely cast and chiseled 20th century Somaskanda bronze group, prossibly pancaloha bronze, measuring circa 21cm in height and weighing 1925g, depicting Shiva and Uma (Parvati), seated on round thrones with their son Skanda standing between them under an arched ring, on a rectangular pediment. Chola style, southern India, probably Tamil Nadu, circa 19th century or early 20th.

This arrangement of figures shows Shiva in his most gentle and protective avatar as family man. The group represents values such as fertility, well-being and divine protection for the family.

Condition: Very good, no significant damages or repairs. Minimal wear.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A finely cast and chiseled 20th century Somaskanda bronze group, prossibly pancaloha bronze, measuring circa 21cm in height and weighing 1925g, depicting Shiva and Uma (Parvati), seated on round thrones with their son Skanda standing between them under an arched ring, on a rectangular pediment. Chola style, southern India, probably Tamil Nadu, circa 19th century or early 20th.

This arrangement of figures shows Shiva in his most gentle and protective avatar as family man. The group represents values such as fertility, well-being and divine protection for the family.

Condition: Very good, no significant damages or repairs. Minimal wear.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1925 g
Title
Somaskanda group
Country of Origin
India
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
18.8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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