Lot 11
 
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Stone Head    

Central India, 10th century
Buff sandstone
Height: 6.25 in (16 cm)
Width: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)
Depth: 4.75 in (12 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

The sculpture is attached to a wooden base measuring 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 in (11 x 10 x 9 cm)

PROVENANCE
From an Important Private Collection, Mumbai


This early medieval buff sandstone head has arched eyebrows, well-defined curved eyes, and a pleasant smile. As seen in the earlier period, the features are not geometrical or stiff in nature. The hair is tied stylistically with ornate head ornaments.




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  Lot 11 of 26  

ANTIQUITIES AUCTION
1-2 NOVEMBER 2023

Estimate
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,00,000
$1,830 - 2,440

SOLD-POST AUCTION













 



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