**Originally Listed At $1300**

South Asia, Southern India, Rajasthan, Rajput culture, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A hand carved stone bust covered in stucco of a man on an integral plinth, looking forward with a serene expression. The man is adorned by a thick banded necklace with a central floral pendant, and his earlobes are stretched from heavy earrings, but none are present. His head tilts forward slightly, the forehead furrowed, arching eyebrows above large almond shaped eyes, a small aquiline nose with closed lips below a fabulous mustache. These details create an expression of calm contemplation, a handsome man of status. His head is topped with a conical coiled coiffure to indicate a topknot. This bust was painted at one time, and small traces of yellow pigment remain around the ears and coiffure. A handsome bust that perhaps of an official or other elite member of society. Size: 3.75" L x 4" W x 13.5" H (9.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 34.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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Stucco is chipping with losses to high relief peripheries. Surface wear, nicks, chips and abrasions commensurate with age. Old inventory label near the base. Details are clearly defined and areas of mineral deposits. Nice traces of painted pigments!