Indian Bronze Beetlenut Cracker Group. Early 20th century A.D. Comprising: one formed as a reclining female with legs extended forming the handles; one formed as a pair of lovers with conjoining genitals. 440 grams total, 13-15.5 cm (5 1/8 - 6 1/8 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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