This stamp from the French India “Brahma and Kali Temple” definitive series, issued in 1914, features a rich typographic rendering of a four-armed deity seated on a throne, flanked by a swan and serpent, symbolizing divine wisdom and strength. Set within an architectural frame, the design bears classical Indo-French artistic influence. The overprint reads “ÉTABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DANS L’INDE” and the value "2c" is inscribed within ribbon banners at the top. Printed by the Imperial Printing Office in Paris, this example is in unused condition with original gum and no visible flaws, with sharp perforations (13½ x 12) and clear, crisp details. The colors are a deep violet-brown paired with black intaglio impressions, adding visual depth to the spiritual motif. As a mint never hinged specimen, this stamp holds notable value for collectors of colonial and Indo-French philately.
Estimate "$25 – 35"