A red sandstone statue of a deity, central India, 12-13th century, the fine featured visage flanked by pendulous ears with pierced lobes adorned with earrings, the downcast almond eyes with arching brows below an elaborate Crown at apex, fragmented halo to rear, holding a lotus flower wearing a swirling sash and adorned with jewellery, restored. 45 cm wide, 76 cm high, 91 cm high including stand. Provenance: The Collection of Mr Conan Lang 'Arts of Asia, Armadale, Victoria', private Collection, Victoria