Lot 507 Dα

Two South Indian bronze figures of a nagaraja. 16th century or later

Two South Indian bronze figures of a nagaraja, a) standing on a domed base, the right hand holding a trishula, the object in the left hand missing, but possibly a snake, to the ears and upper arms snake ornaments, above his head a seven-headed naga, damaged. Possibly Kerala, and b) seated in lalitasana, the hand holding ratna, gada, khetaka and patra, a small naga above his head. 16th century or later. (2)
Height a) 13.4 cm; b) 10.1 cm