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INDIA, RAJASTHAN OR MADHYA PRADESH, 12TH CENTURY
Details
A green stone relief of Shiva and Parvati
India, Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, 12th century
Powerfully and sensuously carved in openwork with the embracing deities standing in elegant tribhanga, wearing multiple beaded necklaces and belts, their hair arranged in intricate chignons, with Nandi and attendants below and Brahma and another deity above
27¼ in. (69.5 cm.) high
India, Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, 12th century
Powerfully and sensuously carved in openwork with the embracing deities standing in elegant tribhanga, wearing multiple beaded necklaces and belts, their hair arranged in intricate chignons, with Nandi and attendants below and Brahma and another deity above
27¼ in. (69.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Hans Hesslein, 1970s