12TH CENTURY
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two north indian, pala period, phyllite stone figures of prajnaparamita and sarasvati
12th century
The first depicting Prajnaparamita, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, both hands in dharmacakramudra and holding the stems of a lotus supporting both a manuscript, wearing sari, jewellery, her face with serene expression, halo behind and the base with inscription and the second of the standing Sarasvati holding string instrument with both hands, wearing sari, jewellery, her face with serene expression, elongated earlobes with large ear rings and her hairdress in large chignon
24 and 37 cm high, the latter mounted (2)
12th century
The first depicting Prajnaparamita, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, both hands in dharmacakramudra and holding the stems of a lotus supporting both a manuscript, wearing sari, jewellery, her face with serene expression, halo behind and the base with inscription and the second of the standing Sarasvati holding string instrument with both hands, wearing sari, jewellery, her face with serene expression, elongated earlobes with large ear rings and her hairdress in large chignon
24 and 37 cm high, the latter mounted (2)