South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A pretty sandstone relief sculpture of the bust of the Hindu god Shiva gazing forth from huge almond-shaped eyes beneath thick brows. Adorned in painted hues of red, yellow, white, black, and gold, the deity wears a robe over a scoop-necked top, as well as a prominent necklace, elongated earrings, and a crescent-form vibhuti beneath a matted coiffure. Size: 5.8" W x 8.2" H (14.7 cm x 20.8 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#174028

Fragment of a larger piece. Losses to nose and left ear. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with remaining pigments and light mineral deposits.