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Indian Bronze Tribal Dragon Statuette
Indian Bronze Tribal Dragon Statuette
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Description
India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of a dragon with applied spines and three holes on the back, applied pieces of bronze to represent scales, open mouth with applied teeth and eyes. 621 grams, 30cm (11 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Possibly a ritual vessel where liquid would be poured into the the body via the three holes in the back and then poured out of the mouth of the dragon as a libation. Made in the Bastar region, Central India. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Indian Bronze Tribal Dragon Statuette

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