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EARLY 20TH C. BRONZE FIGURE, NARASIMHA
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$110
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Indian and Southeast Asian Art & Fine Estate
Description
Bronze figure of Narasimha the Hindu Lion god.

An early 20th century bronze figure of Narasimha, a lion headed avatar of Vishnu, the preserver, one of the principal divinities of Hinduism. Depicted with a calm visage, and modeled traditionally with the demon Hiranyakashipu in his lap, whom he is in the process of slaying. Total approx. weight 960 grams. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 5.25"H Country of Origin: India Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf