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A jain stone altar depicting a Tirthankara Northwest India, 13th century
A jain stone altar depicting a Tirthankara Northwest India, 13th century
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Description
A dark stone apex stele probably depicting the last of the Tirthankaras, Mahavira, seated in the paryanka position with his hands resting in his lap in dhyanamudra, surmounted by a multi-layered honorary parasol and surrounded by the 23 predecessor Tirthankaras. Long inscription engraved on the base. For a related example in the iconography of the 23 tirthankaras see Zacke, 10 December 2022, Asian Art Holiday sale, lot 242 and related mention of the work in the Nortn Simon Museum, Acc. no. F.1975.17.12.S.Provenance: private collection Milan, Italy. Lot accompanied by export certificate.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age: chips and usual wears.
Dimensions
19.7 x 12.5 cm
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A jain stone altar depicting a Tirthankara Northwest India, 13th century

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