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15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India

About the Item

This serene Jain altarpiece of the enthroned and unclothed Buddha with numerous attendant figures including elephants is characteristic of Jain bronzes from the 15th century. The extensive inscription of the reverse is in Devanagari script with a Samvat date 1478 (AD 1421).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1421
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is typical of Jain bronzes of this age.
  • Seller Location:
    Kensington, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1503119776157
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