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Ancient India
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Gujarat/Malwa region, 5.76g, Gold head-ornament or Mukuta for a small icon, c. 4th-5th century AD - the facet shows a Kinnara, or a 'bird-man' motif executed in bas-relfief, with other floral ornamentation surrounding it. Mukutas like this served a votive function. Kinnaras are mythical beings who are often depicted in sculpture venerating a deity from their celestial abode. In a votive sense, the donor could be viewed as offering a similar sort of veneration.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 1,50,000-2,00,000
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