A BRONZE SHRINE

Description:

North-West India, ca. 16th ct.
H. 13,7 cm
The shrine is cast with a central placed Jain tirthankara seated in vajrasana on a cushion set on an elaborated throne, both hands in dhyanamudra, his chest inlaid with a silver srivatsa emblem, his face displaying a serene expression with silver inlaid almond-shaped eyes, a parasol above flanked by a pair of elephants and surrounded by various attendants, the reverse with inscription.
South German private collection, acquired from Nagel Auktionen, 729A, 09. 12. 2015, lot 2504
Slightly chipped, wear