Lot 5004
Nandi Crouching Bronze Bull, Indonesia
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $250 – $500
Origin: Indonesia, possibly pre 1800
Medium: Bronze
Dimension: 9×3.5×5.5in
Condition: The bronze has patina.
Description: Nandi in the form of a crouching sacred bronze bull wearing a bell around its neck. The bull is decorated with a carved saddle and head piece. Nandi is often depicted as a bull in a reclining position placed facing towards the shrine of Shiva in temples. Worshippers whisper their wishes into Nadi’s ear believing he will convey them to Shiva.
From an antique dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Lot details
- Lot
- 5004
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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