Works from the Donald Friend Collection - 27 October 2013 | Sydney
Lot 42
Offering Box
BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in blue with red, gilt, white and black highlights
47.0 cm length
Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000
Lot sold: $7,800 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Offering Box BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in blue with red, gilt, white and black highlights
47.0 cm length
Provenance
Purchased from Hans Snel, Bali
These figures are temporary repositories for the gods when they descend to earth for temple festivals.