.jpg?w=1)
INDE DU NORD, EPOQUE PALA, XIIEME SIECLE
Details
STELE DU BRAHMA EN PIERRE PHYLLITE
INDE DU NORD, EPOQUE PALA, XIIEME SIECLE
He is shown seated in lalitasana on a lotus base placed on a pedestal with his right foot supported by his the hamsa flanked by a pair of donors. His four arms are holding various attributes including the flask. His head is consisting of three faces each displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes. Gandharvas extending offerings are placed above him. He is flanked by his consorts.
27 in. (68.5 cm.), without the tapering pin
INDE DU NORD, EPOQUE PALA, XIIEME SIECLE
He is shown seated in lalitasana on a lotus base placed on a pedestal with his right foot supported by his the hamsa flanked by a pair of donors. His four arms are holding various attributes including the flask. His head is consisting of three faces each displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes. Gandharvas extending offerings are placed above him. He is flanked by his consorts.
27 in. (68.5 cm.), without the tapering pin
Provenance
Christie’s Amsterdam, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art, 22 December 1988, lot 178.
The property of a Dutch collector.
The property of a Dutch collector.
Further details
A PHYLLITE STONE STELE DEPICTING BRAHMA
NORTH INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY
NORTH INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY
Brought to you by
Fiona Braslau