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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A granite figure of Vishnu
SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, 12TH/13TH CENTURY
Details
A granite figure of Vishnu
South India, Chola Period, 12th/13th century
Powerfully modeled standing in tadasana, adorned with multiple necklaces and sacred garlands, backed by a flaming halo, Nandi standing behind with his tail curling on the right, the stone with rich inclusions of mica
43¾ in. (113.7 cm.) high
South India, Chola Period, 12th/13th century
Powerfully modeled standing in tadasana, adorned with multiple necklaces and sacred garlands, backed by a flaming halo, Nandi standing behind with his tail curling on the right, the stone with rich inclusions of mica
43¾ in. (113.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Rene Jaquerod, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner in September 1947
Acquired by the present owner in September 1947