Lot Essay
Though mostly gone, the presence of the swan or goose vehicle, combined with the mala, books and beard confirm that this god is Brahma. The books he holds are the Vedas.
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Property of a Private Manhattan Collector
A red sandstone stele of Brahma and Saraswati
INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 12TH CENTURY
Details
A red sandstone stele of Brahma and Saraswati
India, Rajasthan, 12th Century
Seated with his right leg pendant embracing the torso of his consort, his extended right hand holding a necklace and his upper left hand holding manuscripts, wearing multiple necklaces, his face with almond-shaped eyes and long beard, the hair pulled into an elaborate chignon and secured with a jeweled crown, with attendants standing on either side and an inscription at front
22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) high
India, Rajasthan, 12th Century
Seated with his right leg pendant embracing the torso of his consort, his extended right hand holding a necklace and his upper left hand holding manuscripts, wearing multiple necklaces, his face with almond-shaped eyes and long beard, the hair pulled into an elaborate chignon and secured with a jeweled crown, with attendants standing on either side and an inscription at front
22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Private Swiss Collection, since 1970s
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