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Bronze Jain Altar with Silver Inlays, 15th/16th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 EUR Estimated At:640.00 - 800.00 EUR
Bronze Jain Altar with Silver Inlays, 15th/16th C.
Bronze with silver and copper inlays
India, 15th/16th century
Seated deity in the center under a canopy
Hands folded in dhyana mudra
Round sculpturally crafted with many details
Inscription on the back
Total height: 9 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Hamburg

Jainism

Jainism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It originated in antique India in the 5th or 6th century BC. It developed from Brahmanism, just like Hinduism and Buddhism. The faith prescribes complete self-control and non-violence towards all living creatures (ahimsa) as well as the renunciation of all superfluous belongings (aparigraha) and truthfulness in words and actions (Satya). Thus, with spiritual guidance by so-called Tirthankara, one is on the path to enlightenment.



Condition: The bronze is in good condition with usual signs of wear consistent with age. The total height measures 9 cm.
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