Description:

Ancient Central Asia, eastern India, Bengal, Chandraketugarh, ca. 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-formed terracotta plaque depicting a goddess known as a Yakshi (or Yakshini), a semi-divine deity who is regarded as a nature spirit as well as an attendee of Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth. The figure is defined by her voluptuous chest centered above a slender waist and two bent arms adorned with huge wrist bangles. She dons elaborate finery around her neck, waist, and skirt, tassels dangling down her thighs, and a stippled belt. Ovoid eyes, a triangular nose, full lips, and a puffy chin constitute her serene visage, and her brow is capped with an intricate headdress bearing dozens of small raised jewels. A rare and finely-preserved example from ancient India! Size: 3.625" W x 5.5" H (9.2 cm x 14 cm); 7.4" H (18.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private estate collection, New Jersey, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#141364

  • Condition: Repair to head with light restoration. Loss to original legs. Small nicks and abrasions to body, head, limbs, peripheries, and verso, with softening to some finer details, and fading to original terracotta coloration. Nice earthen deposits throughout. Old inventory label on verso.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

April 4, 2019 7:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000