A JAIN BRONZE SHRINE, GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY brass openwork, inlaid with silver and copper, the central tirthankara figure seated in padmasana on a lion throne, under a parasol supported by elephants, surrounded by diminutive figures of the other 23 tirthankaras, further figures of gandharvas, musicians and devotees below, traces of later gilding, indistinct devanagari inscription on the reverse 28cm high Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.