Lot Essay
Saraswati, the 'One with the lovely voice', is the goddess of music and poetry.
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INDIA, UTTAR PRADESH, 12TH CENTURY
Details
A buff sandstone stele of Saraswati
India, Uttar Pradesh, 12th century
Well carved in openwork with the four-armed deity seated in 'Royal Ease' with her head slightly tilted, wearing beaded necklaces and holding her attributes
22¾ in. (57.7 cm.) high
India, Uttar Pradesh, 12th century
Well carved in openwork with the four-armed deity seated in 'Royal Ease' with her head slightly tilted, wearing beaded necklaces and holding her attributes
22¾ in. (57.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Cyrus Gallery, New York, 1980s