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THB18th C. Indian Mughal Sandstone Engaged Column w/ Lions
Lot 80
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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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South Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A monumental and marvelous engaged column, hand-carved from sandstone in 4 parts, including a flared base, a tiered pedestal, a smooth shaft, and an intricate capital of 2 lion's heads amongst acanthus leaves and flowers. The head of each beast projects forward, peering downward at the viewer as though emerging from the leafy foliage of the jungle. The Mughals had a great predilection for Indian fauna, and lions were especially significant as they symbolized power, as well as the superiority of the Mughal Empire. Size of capital : 19" L x 18" W x 14" H (48.3 cm x 45.7 cm x 35.6 cm); of pedestal: 15" L x 13" W x 9" H (38.1 cm x 33 cm x 22.9 cm); of base 12.5" L x 13.5" W x 6" H (31.8 cm x 34.3 cm x 15.2 cm); of shaft: 10" L x 8" W x 37" H (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 94 cm); of all together: 19" L x 18" W x 66" H (48.3 cm x 45.7 cm x 167.6 cm)
Under Mughal rule, the lion had become royal game in so far as only the emperor and his favored relatives, courtiers, or guests would be permitted to hunt it. It was also believed that killing a lion was a lucky omen. Conversely, if the lion escaped during the hunt, trouble would befall the Empire.
Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004
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#180975Capital, shaft, base, and pedestal can be taken apart as 4 separate pieces. Expected chips, nicks, and abarasions as shown, but otherwise each piece is intact and in very good condition. Great remaining sculpted detail.Condition
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