9th C. Pala Stone Stele of Goddess Devi, ex-Christies
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India, ca. 9th Century CE. Carved grey granite image of the divine goddess, seated in lalitasana on a cushion; the base carved with her lion and an adorant at the front, her four hands holding the specific attributes, wearing sari, bejewelled, her face with almond-shaped eyes, elongated earlobes with ear rings, hair combed in a chignon and set with a tiara at the front, the shaped arched backslab with a pair of gandharvas at the upper register. Size: 34"H (86 cm) + custom mount. Impressive size, large and early. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to size and weight, this must be crated for shipping, so please inquire before bidding.
Provenance: Ex-private European Collection before 1970; ex-Christies Amsterdam 2005.
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Provenance: Ex-private European Collection before 1970; ex-Christies Amsterdam 2005.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#110532
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9th C. Pala Stone Stele of Goddess Devi, ex-Christies
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