Archaic Indian Red Sandstone Brahma Architectural Salvage
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DESCRIPTION: An archaic Indian red sandstone architectural sculpture of Brahma, the creator god in the Trimurti of Hinduism. He is seated on the back of a highly stylized elephant with three of his four heads visible and four arms in mudra and holding attributes that are symbols of knowledge and creation, such as the water pot, representing the substance of creation. Brahma was often depicted as red in color, which is in accordance with the choice of red sandstone for this iconic work of art of the Gujarat / Rajasthan Region.
CIRCA: 11th to 12th Century
ORIGIN: India
DIMENSIONS: (Sculpture) H: 17.5" W: 6" L: 14" (Base) H: 3.25" W: 6" L: 14.25"
CONDITION: Wear and worn chips consistent with age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be requested via the Ask a Question button on this page. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CIRCA: 11th to 12th Century
ORIGIN: India
DIMENSIONS: (Sculpture) H: 17.5" W: 6" L: 14" (Base) H: 3.25" W: 6" L: 14.25"
CONDITION: Wear and worn chips consistent with age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be requested via the Ask a Question button on this page. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Archaic Indian Red Sandstone Brahma Architectural Salvage
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