A SILVER AND COPPER INLAID BRONZE SHRINE WEST-INDIA

Description:

West-India, probably dated 1547 AD
H. 14,5 cm
The shrine is cast with a Jain tirthankara seated in vajrasana on a cushion supported by a pair of lions placed on an elaborate throne, both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, the srivatsa emblem on his chest, his face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes, parasol above, surrounded by various tirthankaras and attendants, the reverse with lengthy inscription.
From a German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear due to age, partly only few fine age cracks