Gangas of Talkadu /Feudatories, Uninscribed, “Elephant” type, Gold Varaha- Gadyana, 3.89g,

Gangas of Talkadu /Feudatories, Uninscribed, “Elephant” type, Gold Varaha- Gadyana, 3.89g, Obv: Elephant facing right, Lion in profile jumping above and floral scroll to right, Rev: Six symbols in two rows, below a crescent, separated by an ornamental divider chhatra, bhadrapitha, wheel, anticlockwise Swastika, kalasha and Shankha (Mitch# 194, plate specimen). Very fine+, exceedingly rare. Unique so far. The depiction of lion jumping over Elephant, known as Gajashardula, suggests royal power. Such motifs were adopted by feudatory rulers to indicate their own importance to the imperial power. T

Sold for ₹4,75,000

Auction: Auction #101 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-12-23 · Estimate: ₹ 300000 - ₹ 400000

Category: Medieval Bharat : Gangas of Talakadu

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