Lot Essay
The trident and bull allude to Shiva, indicating this devi may be one of his attendants.
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INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 9TH/10TH CENTURY
Details
A red sandstone figure of a Devi
India, Rajasthan, 9th/10th century
Well-carved standing between two columns, her four arms holding a trident, vessel and elephant goad, clad in a long dhoti secured with an incised sash and further adorned with floral garlands, large round earrings and other jewelry, her wavy hair arranged in a high chignon and secured by a beaded headdress, a cow at her feet
23¼ in. (59 cm.) high
India, Rajasthan, 9th/10th century
Well-carved standing between two columns, her four arms holding a trident, vessel and elephant goad, clad in a long dhoti secured with an incised sash and further adorned with floral garlands, large round earrings and other jewelry, her wavy hair arranged in a high chignon and secured by a beaded headdress, a cow at her feet
23¼ in. (59 cm.) high
Provenance
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, acquired before 1979
Acquired from Sotheby's, New York, 23 March 2000, lot 119
Acquired from Sotheby's, New York, 23 March 2000, lot 119