A SILVER INLAID BRONZE SHRINE

Description:

West-India, probably dated 1832
H. 20,1 cm
The shrine cast with a Jain tirthankara figure seated in vajrasana on an elaborate throne with both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, his chest with the srivatsa emblem, his face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes, parasol above, surrounded by several seated and standing tirthankaras and attendants, the reverse with lengthy inscription.
Former old South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear due to age