Set of two small copper-alloy statuettes, one representing the Hindu deity Kârttikeya (also called Kurama, Murugan or Skanda). He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is shown seated on his mount, the snake-killing peacock named Paravāni.
The second depicts the goddess Shiva seated with four arms, wearing her attributes, a trident, a cobra and a kundika (lustral water jug).
India, 17th-18th century
Both on base, one metal, one Plexiglas.
H. 4.5 cm - 5.5 cm
Live Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 212

Set of two small copper-alloy statuettes, one representing the Hindu deity Kârttikeya (also called Kurama, Murugan or Skanda). He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is shown seated on his mount, the snake-killing peacock named Paravāni. The second depicts the goddess Shiva seated with four arms, wearing her attributes, a trident, a cobra and a kundika (lustral water jug). India, 17th-18th century Both on base, one metal, one Plexiglas. H. 4.5 cm - 5.5 cm

Estimate
€200 - €300
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Buyer's premium
29%
Set of two small copper-alloy statuettes, one representing the Hindu deity Kârttikeya (also called Kurama, Murugan or Skanda). He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is shown seated on his mount, the snake-killing peacock named Paravāni. The second depicts the goddess Shiva seated with four arms, wearing her attributes, a trident, a cobra and a kundika (lustral water jug). India, 17th-18th century Both on base, one metal, one Plexiglas. H. 4.5 cm - 5.5 cm
Sale Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris