Description:

Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A large, brightly painted stone relief panel from a temple, featuring a high relief standing god, probably Indra with his elephant mount, and an attendant beside him, set slightly back. Both figures are carved against ornately carved relief architecture, with geometric columns and an elaborate border behind them. The god wears a large headdress and pendant on a long chain around his neck; he also is portrayed with four arms, the two remaining of which contain attributes. Indra is a fascinating and important Hindu god, akin to Thor and Zeus, the King of the Gods, Heaven, and God of lightning, thunder, and rain. This example has been painted repeatedly, showing love and care for the sculpture over time. Size: 8.25" L x 15.75" W x 25.5" H (21 cm x 40 cm x 64.8 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, 1980s-2000s

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#153944

  • Condition: The artwork has been painted repeatedly over time and some of the paint is lost as shown. The smaller figure is missing one leg, while the larger is missing one arm. Small losses, chips, nicks, and scratches commensurate with age elsewhere but generally in good condition with nice, vibrant coloring.

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