Medieval India Relief carved in pink sandstone - Shiva - 11th / 12th century

Representation of Shiva in pink sandstone, medieval India 11th / 12th century. Shiva is depicted standing, an animal lying at his feet.. His juvenile-looking face is characterized by rounded eyebrow arches above large almond-shaped eyes, a fine nose positioned above a small mouth with slightly parted lips. His hair is held by an elaborate headdress, a broad necklace resting on his chest. Hindu art, Central India, 11th / 12th century. Dimensions: height 37.3 cm (height 43.3 cm with base) - width 17.4 cm - weight 5.7 kg. Provenance: Germany, Gallery V.Z.N. Previously: Private German collection of Hindu art The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permits, 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 seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimation:€3,200

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