A BASTAR BRONZE OF A GODDESS WITH DAGGER AND KHAPPAR
A BASTAR BRONZE OF A GODDESS WITH DAGGER AND KHAPPAR
Bronze
India, 19th-20th century
A very unique goddess standing on a rectangular shaped base where spikes are at the edge of the base. From the base rises a vessel. The goddess is armed with a dagger in its left hand and vessel in its right hand. The garment of the goddess is beautifully decorated with linear patterns from legs to its shoulders. Also diamond patterns can be seen around the chest area.
Dimensions: 14.5 CM
Condition: The base has two small holes by the left leg of the goddess and between the two legs.
Provenance: Collection of an Indian gentleman