Lot 38 | Votive Ring depicting the Bull Nandi

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Votive Ring depicting the Bull Nandi

Votive Ring depicting the Bull Nandi
India, Late 19th Century
An example of popular ritual goldsmithing, this bronze ring features the figure of Nandi, the sacred bull who serves as the vehicle and guardian of the god Shiva-a central figure in Hindu iconography. The cast use the direct lost-wax technique and devoid of ornamental finishes, the piece retains the essentiality and expressive power typical of devotional craftsmanship.
H cm 4