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South Indian Bronze Dancers Ritual Breast Plate on Stand
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A rare and wonderful antique South Indian bronze breast plate mounted on a purpose made display stand believed to date from the 17th or 18th century. The breast plate is modeled as a bejewelled female torso with exposed breasts flanked by two cobras the heads of which are raised on each shoulder to hide the suspension hoops. The body is encircled with a scroll and leaf border. The bronze has developed a wonderful aged brown/dark green patina with patches of cuprite with possibly some residue of previous color. Overall height on the high quality custom made stand is 52cm.
The breast plate was worn by male dancers to impersonate a female goddess during rituals.
Reference: for a similar breastplate please see Christie's NY sale 2112: "The Scholar's Vision : The Pal Family Collection" sold on March 20th 2008 - Lot 370.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: FM0411stDibs: LU1328220386872
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