Ancient Asian - Shiva and Parvati stele - India

RARE RELIEF-SCULPTED STONE STELE - SHIVA AND PARVATI Rare and superb stone stele carved in relief. Relief depicting Shiva in a rare form: Uma Mahesvara (the divine couple) in black stone, representing Shiva seated in lalitasana, embracing Parvati. This superb stele features the Hindu god Shiva in his Umāmahēśvaramūrti aspect. (this iconography is described in two texts: Viṣṇudharmōttara and Rūpamaṇḍana Rao, 1971, vol. II, Part I, p. 132). It represents Śiva and his wife, called in this context Umā, the “Favorable,” seated on a single seat, showing signs of attachment and often surrounded by their children and attendants. Shiva is in a relaxed pose, gently embracing his wife. The two gods seem to look at each other; the finesse of the modelling hints at their tender expression. Shiva holds in one of his hands his principal attribute, the trident. They are clothed in dhoti and their bodies are richly adorned with necklaces and various ornaments. The two deities are not alone: at their feet, beneath the lotus-throne, stand two familiars: the buffalo Nandi and the lion, mounts of the two deities respectively. The stele is mounted on a wooden base. Hindu art, India, Pala Dynasty — 9th/10th century. Dimensions: height 21.4 cm - (25.4 cm with base) - width 14.6 cm (width 16.4 cm with base) - weight 3.3 kg. Sold with its custom-made base - Excellent condition - no restoration Provenance: France, G.D.U. gallery Piece inspected by the Delalande Cabinet - Qinghua YIN The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.

Estimation:€4,100

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