Hindu ritual set with bull and rats (Shiva & Ganesh)

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Hindu ritual set with bull and rats (Shiva & Ganesh)

Name: Hindu ritual set with bull and rats (Shiva & Ganesh)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 6SAFYDBULI
Price: 2600 EUR
Availability: InStock

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2.600 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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Hindu ritual box, depicting a bull (metal or bronze) surrounded by four rats. Indonesia, 19th century, possibly Bali.
Dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, the bull (Nandi) is the vehicle of the former, while the rats are that of the latter.
The rats carry two colors: yellow symbolizes knowledge and learning (mental development, meditation) as well as happiness, peace and stability. It is also the color of Ganesh. In Hinduism, red represents honor, love and prosperity.
Dimensions: L 52 CM X W 33 CM x H 37 CM
Provenance: Estate of dealer and collector Claude de Marteau (Private apartments)
Sold with certificate of provenance.
Shipped in a custom-made box, on a small pallet, by carrier.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Boxes, Cases, Kits of Asian Arts Style)
Period	19th century (Boxes, Cases, Kits 19th century)
Country of origin	Indonesia
Length (cm)	52
Height (cm)	37
Depth (cm)	33
Materials	Metal
Internal reference	8985