Ivory Rattle Figuring A Yaksha – Shunga Dynasty (2nd-1st Century Bc)

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"Ivory Rattle Figuring A Yaksha – Shunga Dynasty (2nd-1st Century Bc)"

Ivory Rattle Depicting a Yaksha – Shunga Dynasty (2nd–1st Century BCE)
India, Shunga Period, 2nd–1st Century BCE
Ivory

H. 8.1 cm
H. with base: 10.2 cm

Provenance: Galerie La Reine Margot

This ivory rattle represents a Yaksha, a benevolent deity associated with fertility and prosperity in Indian religious tradition. Yakshas were nature spirits venerated in Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Depictions of Yakshas and their female counterparts, Yakshis, were common on votive steles and architectural reliefs, emphasizing their protective and beneficent roles.

The art of the Shunga dynasty, which succeeded the Maurya Empire, is characterized by an ornamental and expressive style, highlighting rounded forms and naturalistic details.

Price: 1 500 €