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Bronze Nandi Offering Tray or Lamp Stand
India
18th century

height: 12cm, length: 11.2cm

This stand shows Nandi on a platform which stands on four feet. Nandi has a Shaivite crescent on his forehead in addition to his other rich ornamentations.
The stem for a lamp or an offering tray would have been inserted into the back of the bull. This piece has excellent patina and rounded contours from age and
ritualistic use.

Inventory no.: 476

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See items 233 and 583 for related pieces.