TWO BRONZE FIGURES

Description:

South-India, Kerala region, ca. 19th ct.
H. 24,6/ 15,6 cm
The first probably depicting Kartikeya seated in lalitasana on the peacock standing on a rectangular base, both hands raised, his face displaying a serene expression, flanked by a pair of attendants and a large flaming halo behind; and a group of a four-armed deity flanked by a pair of attendants standing on a rectangular base, holding various attributes, flaming halo behind and topped with a parasol.
Former German private collection, assembled prior 2007
Very minor damages due to age, wear