(3) Antique Bronze/ Copper Alloy Figures, Jain Tirthankaras, India

Lot description

(lot of 3) Antique patinated bronze/ copper alloy figures, India, each depicting a nude Tirthankara seated in lotus pose, retaining adhesive collection number underfoot, including: (2) in the Dhyana mudra, atop circular pedestal thrones, (one) with incised image of Monju the sacred lion, approx 5"h, 3"w, 2.75"d, (one) with Nandi the sacred bull, approx 4.75"h, 2.75"w, 2.25"d; (1) Parshvanath, under seven-headed snake/ naga hood, seated on a cushioned throne, with Devanagari or Nagari script inscription wrapping around base, approx 3.75"h, 2.5"w, 2"d; 5.25lbs total Provenance: the contents of a retired Wall Street executive's lakeside compound