Description:

South Asia, Central India, Madhya Pradesh, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A sensual stone frieze depicting 2 nude couples in high relief partaking in erotic acts of passion and embrace. On the right, the voluptuous female fervently leans into her male companion, throwing her arms around his neck as he holds her leg at hi hip. The other couple gazes upon them, both of their hair tied back in elaborate coiffures as the woman rests her arm on her partner's chest and he places his on her posterior. Their full bodies and detailed features are characteristic of Indian architectural sculpture produced between the 10th and 13th centuries. Couples such as these are believed to have several meanings, ranging from an obvious celebration of life’s pleasures to the more metaphorical symbolism of a human soul’s longing for union with the divine. Size: 11.4" W x 11.7" H (29 cm x 29.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Christopher McKinley auction

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#174650

  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece. Small loss to foot of male on left side. Some chipping to peripheries, as well as expected nicks and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining detail.

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