Description:

India, Gupta Dynasty, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A high-relief carving of a reddish sandstone bust of a female wearing an ornate floral crown. The face displays a serene expression, with side almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and puffy lips which form a slight smile. Large ears show off lengthy dangling earrings, and a stylized beaded necklace hangs around her broad chest. The Gupta period is sometimes referred to as India's Golden Age, when imperial patronage allowed the arts to flourish; this period had great influence on subsequent periods, like that of the Pala Empire and Kashmir. Their refined artistic forms are characterized by fluid, almost whimsical carving, with gentle curves and a geometric attention to symmetry and shape. Size: 4.75" H (12.1 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection

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#122569

  • Condition: A fragment of a larger carved figure, but still a strong piece. Surface wear commensurate with age, losses to top of head, wear and fading to carved details, and mineral deposits throughout. A hole drilled into the verso for suspension has adhesive residue around and below.

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