A mottled red sandstone stele of Shiva
A mottled red sandstone stele of Shiva

INDIA, UTTAR PRADESH OR RAJASTHAN, 10TH/11TH CENTURY

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A mottled red sandstone stele of Shiva
India, Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan, 10th/11th century
Powerfully carved with Shiva standing in tribhanga within an arched niche supported by columns, wearing a garland and tiara of skulls, Nandi crouching at his feet, flanked by female attendants and a nagini above, the arch deeply carved with a foliate border
37¾ in. (95.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Ariane Dandois, Paris, acquired between 1973-1975

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