A fragment of an aureole depicting Surya in relief
Northern Indian, c. 11th century, schist. To the apex of a flaming aureole sits the sun god, Surya in padmasana, holding two lotus flowers, within a shrine with two columns surmounted by a pointed arch. To either side of the shrine, one or two divinities in flight holding lotus stems. Traces of red paint, Wdth: 26.5 cm; height: c. 16 cm; depth: 4.5 cm. (BA)
Provenance:
From an Austrian private collection
Specialist: Angelika Borchert
Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
03.12.2014 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 400.- to EUR 600.-
A fragment of an aureole depicting Surya in relief
Northern Indian, c. 11th century, schist. To the apex of a flaming aureole sits the sun god, Surya in padmasana, holding two lotus flowers, within a shrine with two columns surmounted by a pointed arch. To either side of the shrine, one or two divinities in flight holding lotus stems. Traces of red paint, Wdth: 26.5 cm; height: c. 16 cm; depth: 4.5 cm. (BA)
Provenance:
From an Austrian private collection
Specialist: Angelika Borchert
Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Asian art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 03.12.2014 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 27.11. - 03.12.2014 |