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Sacred Copper-Alloy Bell with God Hanuman Handle Sacred Copper-Alloy Bell with God Hanuman Handle Sacred Copper-Alloy Bell with God Hanuman Handle
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LOT 2552

Sacred Copper-Alloy Bell with God Hanuman Handle

INDIA, 19TH CENTURY A.D.

7 1/2 in. (700 grams, 19 cm).

With carinated base, kneeling figure of Hanuman, monkey god, with clasped hands in 'praying' gesture.

Provenance

From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s.
Ex central London, UK, gallery.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 2552

Sacred Copper-Alloy Bell with God Hanuman Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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