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Fine Jain Brass altar dating from 1462 (date in back).

It represent the 16th Tirthankara: Shantinatha. He can be identify thanks the small deer plate under him.

18.2 cm high

Brass with silver and copper inlaid

 

The 16th Tirthankara in Jainism is Shantinatha.

He is revered as a symbol of peace (his name literally means “Lord of Peace”) and spiritual serenity. According to Jain tradition, Shantinatha was born in Hastinapur and later renounced worldly life to achieve kevala jnana (omniscience), ultimately attaining liberation (moksha).

In iconography, Shantinatha is typically depicted in a meditative posture, either seated or standing (kayotsarga), with his identifying emblem being the deer, symbolizing gentleness and calmness.

Fine Jain Brass altar 15th century

€2,600.00Price
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