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THB12th C. Indian Marble Stele of Uma Maheshvara
Lot 61a
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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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South Asia, Western India, Rajasthan or Gujarat, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. An endearing marble relief stele depicting Uma-Maheshvara - the sacred embrace, alingana, of the Lord Shiva joined with the Goddess Uma. Seated in lalitasana on Shiva's mount Nandi, the divine couple holds one another closely with Shiva's primary left hand around Uma's back, cupping her breast as one of his upper hands holding a trident. Uma drapes one arm around Shiva's shoulders, while her left hand holds a mirror. The divine couple is featured here in the moment before their union, the anticipation of which accentuates the possibility of entering the divine realm. This expectancy is what creates a feeling of activity, highlighted by the amorous gaze exchanged between the sacred lovers. Size: 4.7" L x 9.8" W x 15" H (11.9 cm x 24.9 cm x 38.1 cm); 17.4" H (44.2 cm) on included custom stand.
The Great Ascetic, Lord Shiva, who was overcome with the beauty of Uma, Daughter of the Mountain, succumbed to their union for the benefit of his devotees. Their union is principally metaphysical, though during the Pala period, Shiva and Uma's relationship can be most immediately observed through their corporeal interplay. It is through their sensual relationship that they are meant to become a gateway for the devotee to enter their sacred realm.
Provenance: ex-Iyer collection, North Carolina, USA, acquired from Galerie Zacke, Vienna, Austria in March 2021; ex-private German collection
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#187097Chipping and losses to periphery, as well as some raised areas as shown, all commensurate with age. Expected surface wear, but otherwise, nice presentation with liberal remaining detail.Condition
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