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12TH CENTURY
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a north indian, pala period, phyllite stone stele of surya
12th century
Standing in samabhanga on a base, the front carved with the seven horses, both hands holding the lotus stems which flowers are at his shoulder level, wearing pleated dhoti, boots, a sword attached to his left hip, many body ornaments, his face with almond-shaped eyes, urna, elongated earlobes with ear rings, high jatamakuta, in front the charioteer and goddess earth, flanked by his wives, Danda and Pingala, a pair of female figures shooting light and a pair of vidyadharas offering garlands above
54 cm without pin
12th century
Standing in samabhanga on a base, the front carved with the seven horses, both hands holding the lotus stems which flowers are at his shoulder level, wearing pleated dhoti, boots, a sword attached to his left hip, many body ornaments, his face with almond-shaped eyes, urna, elongated earlobes with ear rings, high jatamakuta, in front the charioteer and goddess earth, flanked by his wives, Danda and Pingala, a pair of female figures shooting light and a pair of vidyadharas offering garlands above
54 cm without pin