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Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Hindu Deity

$2,500
£1,885.01
€2,172.21
CA$3,468.18
A$3,886.07
CHF 2,022.85
MX$47,540.12
NOK 25,676.32
SEK 24,250.98
DKK 16,216.01
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A hand carved Indian temple carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a Hindu deity. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a female Hindu deity. Topped with a tall headdress, the deity is depicted in a frontal position, and is wearing a pair of earrings, a pearl necklace and a delicate dress, her feet crossed in front of her, while she is standing on a lotus flower. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance and nice proportions, this Indian temple carving from Gujarat, unfinished in the back, will enliven any wall beautifully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate wear. Please look at the various photos available.
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN6242 / FEA Home / OKL1stDibs: LU863914492792

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