Description:

Northwestern India, Hindu Shahi period, ca. 7th century CE. Carved marble fragment features three heads - one facing forward, one facing right, once facing left - all with full facial detail; forward facing head has diamond-shaped pendant incised into forehead. Heads are adorned with large, tight curls, falling behind heads. On top of hair are hats in form crowns with large flower buds. Professionally mounted on museum quality stand. Marble piece itself measures 5-1/2"H x 7"W. Provenance: Ex-Prominent New York City, NY Gallery. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Part of a larger piece, but heads are intact/excellent, save surface wear and rigid back, as shown.

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$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 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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