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18th C. Indian Brass Lion Guardian Figure

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18th C. Indian Brass Lion Guardian Figure

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

Central Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine cast-brass lion guardian figure rearing upon finely-detailed hind legs with a curled tail, a sinuous body, and front legs resting upon a forked bar. The fierce visage is composed of slender ovoid eyes, a bulbous snout bearing sharpened fangs and a pronged tongue, swept-back ears, and a thick crest. A threaded cavity beneath the forked handle allows for mounting. Originally part of a larger grouping of cast figures, this lovely composition is enveloped in lustrous dark-brown patina. Custom mahogany wood stand included. Size: 3.875" L x 1.4" W x 5.75" H (9.8 cm x 3.6 cm x 14.6 cm); 7.875" H (20 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Evanston, Illinois, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA; ex-private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection; ex-Christie's, London, 1982

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Condition

Slight bending to hind legs, and light softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Fine brown patina throughout.

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18th C. Indian Brass Lion Guardian Figure

Name: 18th C. Indian Brass Lion Guardian Figure
SKU: 71330181
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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