Ancient North Maharashtra- Khandesh, Pre-Satavahana period, c. 200-150BC, Uninscribed Die

Ancient North Maharashtra- Khandesh, Pre-Satavahana period, c. 200-150BC, Uninscribed Die struck Lead, 1.42g, Obv: A highly unusual depiction of Goddess Shri, shown in her symbolic form “Shrivatsa”, being lustrated by two human figures, standing on either side and pouring water on her with a vessel held in one hand and the other hand akimbo. The Shrivatsa rests on two small Taurines at its base, Rev: Traces of a symbol within a dotted rectangular border (Unpublished in major sources). Very fine+, extremely rare. This depiction is important with regard to the evolution of the iconography of god

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Auction: Auction #89 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-05-09 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 17000

Category: Ancient : Pre Satavahanas

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