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A Superb Jain Sandstone Sculpture, c.11-13th Century, of museum…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
17-Aug-2008
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Description:
A Superb Jain Sandstone Sculpture, c.11-13th Century, of museum importance, in the form of a female deity, seated above a mythical lion and kneeling attendant, holding a cherub to her left breast and offering mangoes to a cherub below her right knee, her naked torso adorned with jewels, her fine featured visage with almond eyes and prominent brow below an elaborate head dress, a circular nimbus to the rear, recessed within an arch decorated with floral motifs and a central seated figure in relief flanked by two celestial attendants, superb detail, consistent weathering, India, 63 x 39 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Unclassified