THE EXILE OF RAMA AND SITA - Lot 209

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THE EXILE OF RAMA AND SITA - Lot 209
THE EXILE OF RAMA AND SITA Mysore, South India, second half of the 19th century In finely carved sandalwood, Rama, Sita and Lakshman in a dense forest, panels carved with birds in foliage all around, framed. Size : 18,5 x 29,5 cm This beautiful carved panel is typical of the 19th century craftsmanship in Mysore, South India. It is the work of the Gudigars, a guild of craftsmen specialized in making refined sandalwood objects for European customers. For an example dated circa 1858, see 02296:1,2 (IS) in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. For examples sold at public sales, see Christie's, London, May 25, 2017, lot 86 and Sotheby's, London, May 1, 2019, lot 189.
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