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11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving
About the Item
Presenting a stunning 11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu carving.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction some time between 2000 and 2008.
You can see from the photos where the Sotheby’s circular label would once have been on the front of the plinth. It also has a label on the back but the writing has disappeared through natural fading.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture is: “Carved in relief with Vishnu in his pot bellied incarnation in seated pose with left leg crossed. Heavily bejewelled headdress and necklace, his left hand carry his attributes of mace, conch and discus. “
Height 27 in. (68.6 cm.)
circa 11th century.
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York.
This representation of Vishnu gained popular currency during the medieval period and was widely depicted in Central Indian Temple sculture.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a rare piece of Asian antiquity.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 9.2 in (23.37 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
- Style:Archaistic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1050
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978116855852
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