晚期瓦格哈拉王朝 黄铜色 罕见的 Navatirthika 神坛之 Suparshvanatha - 第七位 Tirthankara，在五头蛇伞盖下 - 17 cm

Description

Late Vaghela Dynasty – Rare Navatirthika Altar of Suparshvanatha
Samvat 1354 – 1297 A.D.

COLLECTOR'S OPPORTUNITY: The 7th Tirthankara (Suparshvanatha) under a 5-Cobra Canopy

The Art of Sacred Inlay | Specialist Study & Epigraphic Validation

"For the collector seeking to complete the lineage of the 24 Jinas, the appearance of a Suparshvanatha of this quality is a significant event. The combination of an absolute dating to the year 1297 and the certified identification of the 7th Tirthankara makes this piece an absolute rarity on the current market." — Olivier Maréchal, Specialist.

TECHNICAL & MATERIAL ANALYSIS

My investigative work on this exceptional piece (Inventory Number: NV 152) is based on a rigorous observation of material and iconographic facts:

Rare Identification & Identity Rediscovery:

• The expertise allowed for the formal requalification of the object as Suparshvanatha (7th Jina) thanks to the detection of the 5-cobra (Panca-phana) canopy . This discriminating attribute radically distinguishes it from the more common theme of Parshvanatha (typically associated with 7 or 9 cobras) .

• Microscopic traceology analysis reveals extremely fine linear incisions marking the limit of the dhoti, confirming a high-ranking commission for the Shvetambara sect .

• The work on the meditation cushion (Gaddi) features cross-hatching and incised dots simulating the texture of a silk brocade, a technical feat of the workshop highlighted by a copper inlay .

• Beneath the legs, the central fabric panel (Dhotar) displays geometric lozenge motifs incised with a chisel.

The Mark of Time & Devotion (Historical Life)

• The "soft" wear observed on the most prominent reliefs (the Jina's nose, lions' heads) confirms centuries of ritual handling and sacred anointings (Abhisheka) .

• The deep brown "temple patina" is the result of secular natural oxidation, an undeniable marker of authenticity .

Mastery of the Navatirthika & Ganga-Jamuna Technique

• This piece features a complex Navatirthika structure grouping nine Jinas organized over five levels, a configuration much rarer than unit or triple altars .

• The use of the Ganga-Jamuna technique (bimaterial inlays of silver for the eyes and the shrivatsa, and copper for the lips and cushion) emphasizes the iconographic richness of the object .

Technical Data

• Period: Late Vaghela Dynasty (Samvat 1354 / 1297 A.D.) .
• Weight: 839.6 grams .
• Material: Heavy brass with bimaterial silver and copper inlays .
• Epigraphy: Complete dorsal inscription mentioning the Sri Ukesh Gaccha and textually confirming the identity of Suparshvanatha through the syllables "Su-Pa-Rshva"

Provenance

• R. M. Collection, Belgium . Ensemble formed and preserved between 1979 and 2009 .
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EXPERT'S NOTE: AT THE SERVICE OF COLLECTORS

Mimosa SA: An Anchor of Quality Since 2016

Active on Catawiki since 2016, we have witnessed the significant evolution of the online art market. While platforms have become more generalized, our commitment remains unchanged: to serve as a gathering point for informed and passionate collectors.
Why do we continue this collaboration?

• Meeting High Standards: Every year, this platform allows us to forge links with new clients who, beyond the object, seek the rigor of a comprehensive expertise dossier .
• Distinction through Professionalism: For us, every piece—such as this rare Suparshvanatha altar—is an opportunity to demonstrate that 25 years of expertise remains the only true safeguard against market banalization .
• A Lasting Commitment: Our longevity reflects the trust of our collectors. We do not simply sell objects; we transmit fragments of history documented with total transparency .

It is for these sharp eyes, capable of recognizing the value of a 1297 epigraphy or the finesse of textile traceology, that we continue to offer our finest discoveries here .

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PHILOSOPHY & LOGISTICAL COMMITMENT

Buying from Mimosa SA / SEAC means choosing the expertise of a researcher-dealer active for over 25 years :

Full Investigation Dossier

The future owner will receive a comprehensive Certificate of Authenticity (Study Dossier format) detailing the 10 phases of this technical, traceological, and bibliographical analysis . This document guarantees the depth of the study conducted and reflects my professional integrity .

Conservation Transparency

The object exhibits excellent monobloc structural

integrity, with no modern restorations detected, preserving its historical "epidermis" and clay casting core residues

Ethical & Secure Shipping

Our shipping costs are calculated strictly for the absolute safety of your acquisition, without any commercial profit on the shipment. We provide high-protection packaging, full insurance, and rigorous export documentation .

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