A BRONZE ALTAR WITH THE JAIN DIVINITY TIRTHANKARAA BRONZE ALTAR WITH THE JAIN DIVINITY TIRTHANKARAYellow bronzeWestern India, c. 15th centuryA tirthankara, or jina, seated in a fully meditative position under a baldachin. Multi-tiered pedestal with decorative openwork and multiple accompanying figures strung together vertically on the arch-shaped background. On the back is an inscription, probably with – as is typical – a dating. The figure of the naked jina is delicately executed, deep patina and somewhat worn down due to cultic “grasping”. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10.8 CMCondition: Good condition with a fine and honest patina; minor lossesProvenance: Ex North German private collection, acquired before 1956 according to information provided