Antique Indian 18th-19th Century Brass Miniature Shaivaite Shrine, Maharashtra

Antique Indian 18th-19th Century Brass Miniature Shaivaite Shrine, Maharashtra

An 18th-19th Century Brass Miniature Shaivaite Shrine, Maharashtra, Western India


This miniature brass shrine, mounted on a pedestal is devoted to Shiva-Linga worship. Various members of the Shaivite ‘family’ are present around a central Shiva-lingam. They are Ganesh, Krishna, Anapurna and Nandi. The shrine has a flared, square base with pierced sides, a serrated skirted edge, and four, short feet. As you can see from the base, each figure is individually cast and placed with a nail/screw. These would have originally moved, one of the figures still moves.

Such shrines come from the small towns and villages of Maharashtra (the state that takes in Mumbai/Bombay). They were popular objects of worship in domestic settings. It was customary that these domestic shrines are were tended regularly with daily worship and offerings. 

Measurements:  1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 7/8 inches

Weight: 11 oz

Weight: 1 lb 2 oz

Condition: Very good condition, scuffs commensurate with age and use, nice, aged patina.   Please see photos

PRICE: $475.00

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