17th C. Indian Guardian Figure / Yali Rearing Up
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Central Asia, India, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A fine cast-brass lion guardian figure known as a yali rearing up, presenting a curled tail, sinuous body, and front legs resting upon a square socket and the hind legs upon a circular base with a concave underside for mounting upon a surface. The fierce visage is composed of slender ovoid eyes, and a gaping mouth with a pointed tongue and flame like ears and mane add to his mythical qualities. Yalis are similar to leogryphs, mythical hybrid lion creatures - often with bird or elephant attributes, that are often incorporated into temples as protective spirits. Size: 3.75" W x 5" H (9.5 cm x 12.7 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Senatus Consulto, Denmark
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#172074
Central Asia, India, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A fine cast-brass lion guardian figure known as a yali rearing up, presenting a curled tail, sinuous body, and front legs resting upon a square socket and the hind legs upon a circular base with a concave underside for mounting upon a surface. The fierce visage is composed of slender ovoid eyes, and a gaping mouth with a pointed tongue and flame like ears and mane add to his mythical qualities. Yalis are similar to leogryphs, mythical hybrid lion creatures - often with bird or elephant attributes, that are often incorporated into temples as protective spirits. Size: 3.75" W x 5" H (9.5 cm x 12.7 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Senatus Consulto, Denmark
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#172074
Condition
Minor surface abrasions, and casting imperfections, otherwise intact. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. Dark patina throughout.
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17th C. Indian Guardian Figure / Yali Rearing Up
Estimate $150 - $225
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