A stone lintel with dancers
A stone lintel with dancers

INDIA, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY

Details
A stone lintel with dancers
India, probably Rajasthan, circa 12th Century
Vividly carved in relief in two registers, the uppermost a presentation of offerings, with devotees pouring out jewels from vessels, flanked by a swirling lotus and a horse surmounted by a flaming jewel at the left, the lower register with dancers accompanied by musicians
26 in. (66.1 cm.) wide
Provenance
Private collection, Switzerland