Vijaynagar Empire, Krishnadevaraya, Gold Dodda Honnu or Double Pagoda, 7.80g, Obv: Four-ar

Vijaynagar Empire, Krishnadevaraya, Gold Dodda Honnu or Double Pagoda, 7.80g, Obv: Four-armed Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati standing under Makara Thoranam (ornamental archway) is a decorative arch frame that surrounds the idol of the deity. The frame consists of two pedestals and an arch. The Makara, a guardian figure, is placed on the two pedestals to protect the idol. At the top of the arch is a Keerti-mukha figurine, a typical architectural element. Kneeling Narasimha decorates the pedestal bases. God wearing tapering crown (Karanda-mukuta), Crocodile shaped ear-ornaments (Makara-kundalas)

Sold for ₹35,50,000

Auction: Auction #110 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-12-20 · Estimate: ₹ 1500000 - ₹ 2000000

Category: Medieval Bharat : The Vijaynagar Empire

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