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A chAM sIlVeR FIguRe OF uMA
Champa, 15th century or earlier. The figure finely cast and neatly incised,
depicting Uma, consort of Shiva, standing upright in a dynamic posture with
both arms bent, the left hand raised to her head and the right hand extended
forwards, the face showing a serene expression with arched brows, almond-
shaped eyes, long earlobes, a broad nose and thick lips, the goddess richly
adorned in jewelry, wearing a diadem and a loincloth, revealing her prominent
breasts.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 476.1 g
Dimensions: Height 20.6 cm

estimate euR 6,000
Starting price EUr 3,000

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