Lot 744: India, Ujjain. 2nd century B.C. Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

2nd century B.C. Æ unit (17 mm, 4.37 g). 3-headed male deity Mahakal (Shiva) standing facing with indradhvaja-in-railing to right, tree-in-railing to left and river with fish below / Composite symbol with Nandi bull rearing right surrounded by 4 orbs. Pieper -. Very rare and choice. Green patina. Very fine.

Lord Mahakal (Shiva) is the deity worshipped in Ujjain. The reverse has a very rare 'Ujjain' symbol - a rearing bull in the center playing with four orbs in the four corners.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 744
Listing #: 234791
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:03:50 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

Lord Mahakal (Shiva) is the deity worshipped in Ujjain. The reverse has a very rare 'Ujjain' symbol - a rearing bull in the center playing with four orbs in the four corners.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 744
Listing #: 234791
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:03:50 PM CT
Estimate: $100