Lot 1012: India, Kashmir kingdom. Toramana II. Ca. A.D. 530-570. Æ stater.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Toramana II. Ca. A.D. 530-570. Æ stater (19 mm, 6.71 g). King standing, sacrificing at fire altar, with Brahmi legend Sri Tora(mana) at left along circular margin / Goddess Lakshmi (proto-Durga) seated on a lion left, holding a long-stemmed lotus, one hand raised in benediction, with kalasha (sacred vessel) to left. Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 151. Rare and choice. Dark brown patina. Very fine.

Lakshmi seated on a lion is an important iconographic development, a key transition to the Goddess Durga of medieval Hinduism.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1012
Listing #: 202110
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:12:45 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $125
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Description

Lakshmi seated on a lion is an important iconographic development, a key transition to the Goddess Durga of medieval Hinduism.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1012
Listing #: 202110
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:12:45 PM CT
Estimate: $150