A BRONZE SHRINE

Description:

North-West India, ca. 16th ct.
H. 14,2 cm
The centre of the shrine shows a Jain tirthankara seated in vajrasana on a cushion placed on an elaborate throne, both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, silver-inlaid srivatsa emblem at his chest, his face displaying a serene expression with silver-inlaid almond-shaped eyes and urna, parasol above flanked by a pair of elephants and surrounded by various attendants, the reverse with inscription.
South German private collection, assembled prior 2007
Slightly chipped, wear