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Lot No.81
AUC38
Ancient India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Copper
Ancient Malwa, Ujjain/Mandasor region, post-Mauryan uninscribed die-struck copper coin, 'Yakshi' type, (200-150 BC), not listed in Pieper, 5.90g. Obv: Yakshi Shālabhanjikā standing facing with one leg flexed, holding on to a slender vine; a tree-in-railing to right. Rev: 'Ujjain' symbol.
Very fine+, Extremely rare.
An exceptional numismatic depiction of the 'tree-hugging' Yakshi, similar to those seen in Buddhist Art of the Stupas of Sanchi and Bharhut.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 5,000
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