Description: Bronze. India, approx.18th century
The tortoise Kurma is lying on a lotus base on a square plate. The its curved shell represents heaven and its flat underside symbolizes the earth. A deity is sitting on the tortoise with crossed legs and hands raised in abhayamudra. Strong and partially green age patina and silver collector’s number on the base.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.6 CM
Condition: Good, complete condition; strong patina and partial oxidation
Provenance: From a German private collection