A small Pala/Sena period light yellow stone stele of Surya. Bengal

A small Pala/Sena period light yellow stone stele of Surya. Bengal or Odisha. Around 12th century The sun god stands in samabhanga, both hands raised and holding blooming flowers that rise beside his shoulders. He wears tall boots, a dhoti with daggers at the belt, and a tall tapering crown. Below horse protomes symbolising his chariot; at his feet stands the small figure of his consort Mahasveta, to the sides Pingala and Danda. All within a plain keel-shaped aureole. Stand. Height 13.5 cm

Estimation:2.500€

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