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11C Shiva Tripurantaka Red Sandstone Relief

About the Item

It features a depiction of Tripurantaka Murti, as a manifestation of Lord Shiva. This relief was carved from red sandstone, most likely in Central India, circa the 10th or 11th Century. It sits on a wooden plinth. We strongly believe, that this piece was bought at either Sotheby’s or Christies in NY, some time between 1999 and 2004. It has lost it’s Auction Lot label(s), BUT, it was part of a larger Collection (a number of which we have now in our Collection and are listed in this category, most, with full Provenance). Unfortunately, both Christies and Sotheby’s, do not retain online catalogs or auction results prior to 2006, BUT, we are sure that if you had access to those catalogs for their twice yearly ‘Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities’ auctions, then you would find it! The quality of the carving on this piece is SIMPLY OUTSTANDING and it is a very impressive size being, 80 cm (31.5 inches) Tall, 48 cm (19 inches) Wide and 22 cm (8.7 inches) Deep … on it’s plinth! Heavy piece weighing circa 100/120 lbs. This would have carried a very substantial auction estimate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 8.7 in (22.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Archaistic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    900-1000
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978136802332
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