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THB10th C. Indian Sandstone Sensuous Celestial + Gajasimha
Lot 116
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
May 11, 2023
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- Lot Description
**Originally Listed At $15000**
South Asia, India, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. A gorgeous red sandstone panel depicting a sensuous celestial or deity with a mythical gajasimha, all in high relief. The woman stands on a lotus shaped shelf, slightly contrapposto with lavish jewelry and a shawl draped around her mostly nude body that consists of exaggerated curves and a beaded necklace falling between her rounded breasts. Her face is forward with almond shaped eyes, full lips framed by elongated ears, and a topknot coiffure. The gajasimha - "gaja" meaning elephant and "simha" meaning lion - is a lion-elephant hybrid depicted here rearing on his back legs on a shelf slightly recessed to the left of the woman. The elephant head faces backward with the trunk curled around a lotus flower. A long and fan like tail hangs between his feline legs. These mythical beings were powerful protectors, and this panel was perhaps made to be set into the wall of a temple. This is a beautiful and finely-sculpted work of art from ancient India! Size: 14" L x 6" W x 23" H (35.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 58.4 cm); 26" H (66 cm) on included custom stand.
This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.
Provenance: ex-Joseph Saidan collection, Los Angeles, California, USA; ex-New York City, New York, USA collection, acquired 1970
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#164672Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Losses to woman's head, face, left arm, and right leg. Loss to panel shelf and peripheries. Surface abrasions, chips, and some softening of details. Light mineral deposits and nice red hue.Condition
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