A BRONZE JAIN TIRTHANKARA SHRINE

Description:

North-West India, ca, 15th c.
H. 13 cm
The centre of the shrine showing a Jain tirthankara seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne, both hands in the dhyanamudra, his face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped metal inlaid eyes, parasol above his head and surrounded by other tirthankaras, attendants and worshippers, the reverse with inscription
From a German private collection,, acquired prior to 2007
Minor traces of age