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Large incense or incense burner base depicting Garuda, India, Orissa, late 19th century.
Garuda is a Vedic deity and the king of birds in Hindu mythology. Mounted by Vishnu, he is often depicted as half-man, half-eagle, symbolizing strength, speed and victory over the forces of evil. Enemy of snakes (Nāgas), he embodies divine protection and spiritual deliverance. His image is common in Indian art and temples, where he is revered as a guardian and symbol of loyalty.
Compare with an example on display at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, inventory number EAX.281.
Provenance: Estate of Himalayan art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
H 25 cm x diameter 11.5 cm
Weight: 1675 grams
Opinions on this piece vary: it's possible that a tray fitted into the cylinder (which is hollow but saturated with wax), was filled with a fossil stone (Ammonite) that is a non-anthropomorphic representation of Vishnu: the Shaligram or Saligram. This concave circular piece could also hold oil and a wick. (Ritual oil lamp)
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Ref: QM6T29TFI6
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Asian Arts (Religious objects of Asian Arts Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Religious objects 19th century) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Height (cm) | 25 |
| Diameter (cm) | 11.5 |
| Weight (Kg) | 1.6 |
| Materials | Patinated Bronze |
| Internal reference | 8463 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 4020, LIÈGE, Belgium |
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