A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE JAIN SHRINE North-West-India, ca. 15th ct. H. 21 cm The centre of the shrine showing a Jain tirthankara seated in vajrasana on a cushion placed on an elaborate throne, both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, naked, his face rubbed due to extensive worship, parasol above flanked by a pair of elephants and surrounded by many tirthankaras and attendants, the reverse with lengthy inscription. Former German private collection, assembled prior 2007 Stand with damages