Lot 132
12TH/13TH CENTURY
The thin wooden book cover painted with three mandorla surrounded deities, the central deity being Shiva and Parvathi with Nandi, flanked by sons Ganesh to the left and Kartikeya to the right. The exterior with remnant painted scrolling foliage.
THE VIRTUE COLLECTION
5cm high, 35cm wide
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Wear to the paintwork, some old insect damage, particularly to the corners. Some small losses to the corners.
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The Asian Art Edit
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8281
6:30pm - 12 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 5 December, 9am-8pm
Wednesday 12 December, 9am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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