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India / Medieval Period - 11th century / Fragment of a sandstone stele representing Vishnu

Name: India / Medieval Period - 11th century / Fragment of a sandstone stele representing Vishnu
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: C4Z6R031HR
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Origin: India
Period: XIth century
Material: Sandstone
Dimensions: 18.5 x 32.5 cm including base
Condition: Visible accidents and losses
Provenance: French collection from the 70s

Fragment of a sandstone stele depicting the Hindu deity Vishnu. He is represented adorned with the miter, the royal headdress, as well as large circular ear jewels and a heavy necklace with double strands of pearls. The lower right arm is flexed, pressed against the body, the palm of the hand turned outward as a sign of fearlessness (Abbhaya Mudra) and is given a bracelet and a piece of jewelry above the elbow. The upper arm also flexes and adorned with a pearl bracelet, the hand welcoming a lotus flower. The youthful-looking face is characterized by fine, perfectly curved browbones overhanging large almond-shaped eyes and joining at the base of the nose. The latter in the shape of an eagle's beak takes place above a small mouth with full lips surmounting a small prognathic chin.

Despite the fragmentary state of the work, we can associate it with a particular representation of Vishnu accompanied by his consort Lakshmi. Indeed, the presence of a hand resting on the right shoulder of the deity allows us to affirm that the scene originally featured Vishnu alongside Lakshmi, the latter embracing her husband.

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Style	Asian Arts (Marble and Stone Sculptures of Asian Arts Style)
Period	16th century and older (Marble and Stone Sculptures 16th century and older)
Width (cm)	18.5 cm socle inclus
Height (cm)	32.5 cm socle inclus
Materials	Stoneware

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