CENTRAL INDIA, 10TH/11TH CENTURY

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A Sandstone Stele of Vishnu Varaha
Central India, 10th/11th Century
Vishnu as the cosmic boar Varaha prevents the earth from flooding, shown as a goddess in diminutive form at his left elbow, by rescuing her from the sea serpents upon whom he is trampling, their bodies intertwined, while he holds on to his attributes, with rounded mandorla flanked by two apsaras above
19 in. (99 cm.) high

Provenance

Acquired in 1972.

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Tax exempt.

Lot Essay

Vishnu as the cosmic boar (Varaha) rescues the earth goddess, shown in diminutive form at his left elbow, from the sea serpents upon whom he is trampling, their bodies intertwined, while he holds on to his attributes

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