Chalukyas of Badami, Gold Varaha- Gadyana, 3.81g, “Lion” type, Obv: Majestic maned Lion st

Chalukyas of Badami, Gold Varaha- Gadyana, 3.81g, “Lion” type, Obv: Majestic maned Lion standing facing right, with paw raised, a roaring mouth and curved tail; floral scroll to right, Rev: Chalukya temple with short Phamsana-style Vimana and four stylized pillars. A half-lotus motif in the centre suggests a Vaishnava affiliation. At the base of the temple, other architectural elements, like chandrasheela or ‘moon stone’, a flight of stairs and base of the Mandapa are also shown (Mitch# 258-260). About uncirculated, exceedingly rare. Mitchiner attributes this series of ‘temple’-type Gadyanas t

Sold for ₹5,00,000

Auction: Auction #101 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-12-23 · Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000

Category: Medieval Bharat : Badami

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