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Lot 34 · Important Design

South India, Chola Dynasty, 11Th Century

A Granite Bust of Shiva

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Estimate
$5,000–$7,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — IMPORTANT DESIGN, London (South Kensington) · 17 September 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6218485
Record
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A Granite Bust of Shiva, SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA DYNASTY, 11TH CENTURY. Christie's, 17 Sep 1999, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6218485.

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A Granite Bust of Shiva, SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA DYNASTY, 11TH CENTURY. Christie's, 17 Sep 1999, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6218485.

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Gandhara, Circa 6Th Century A Rare Bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni $50,000–$60,000
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