A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPER

Description:

South-India, ca. 16th ct.
H. 28,7 cm
The female worshipper is standing in slight tribhanga on a conical-shaped pedestal with both hands clasped in front of her abdomen, wearing sari tied around the waist with a belt heavily decorated with swaying tassels, bejewelled, her face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes, elongated earlobes and her hair combed backwards.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2007
Partly minor traces of age