Sacred Cow or Bull Sculpture "KR" Mark
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Sacred Cow or Bull Sculpture "KR" Mark
Found this wonderful sculpture or figurine a few weeks ago at a local auction, catalogued as unmarked but while photographing it I found an incised mark in one corner which reads "KR93". Haven't beeen able to find anything similar in style and so far drawing a blank with the mark, not even sure which continent it's from even if it appears to be Indian inspired. Thanks in advance.












RoyJ99- Number of posts : 338
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Re: Sacred Cow or Bull Sculpture "KR" Mark
That is a magnificent beast, wish I owned it.
I can imagine a pair of those making for a great couple of bookends.
Sorry I can't help with ID.
I can imagine a pair of those making for a great couple of bookends.
Sorry I can't help with ID.
abstract toad- Number of posts : 548
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Re: Sacred Cow or Bull Sculpture "KR" Mark
Wonderful piece.
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Re: Sacred Cow or Bull Sculpture "KR" Mark
It does look sacred. Lovely piece.
Cows as deities are in various religions. Kamadhenu in Hindu, Hathor in Egypt, perhaps even the Minotaur in Crete.
I wonder if it is a high end tourist piece? Egypt might be a thought with their long and flourishing tourist trade.
Equally, Britain had several centuries of ruling India. Lots of keepsakes came back. There are lot of Hnidus living in Britain
Cows as deities are in various religions. Kamadhenu in Hindu, Hathor in Egypt, perhaps even the Minotaur in Crete.
I wonder if it is a high end tourist piece? Egypt might be a thought with their long and flourishing tourist trade.
Equally, Britain had several centuries of ruling India. Lots of keepsakes came back. There are lot of Hnidus living in Britain
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