Thos adorable piece was made in Tamil Nadu in the 16th or 17th century. It has good wear, great patina and traces of Puja worship. This sculpture was cast in 5 separate parts. Every part is original! H. 20 cm (8 inch), W.14 cm (5,5 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
A rarely seen image of Vaishnavi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and also one of the eight Matrikas. Excellent casting, nice wear and patina due to Puja worship. H. 14 cm (5,5 inch), W. 10 cm (4 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Bahubali was the second son of the first Tirthankara. Agter a fight with his brother he let go of all his possessions and took up the ascetic life. In this sculpture we see him meditating for such a long time, that the plants are growing over his body. The figure is finely cast and has a nice wear due to Puja worship and daily cleaning, which is normal in Jainism. The stand of the figure has religious inscriptions. India, 18th century. H. 31,5 cm (12,5 inch). Condition: Small corner broken off ...click for details
Sandstone head of a goddess, from the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, India. Chandella period (950-1050). The head is 32 cm (13 inch) high. Head plus stand 45 cm (18 inch). Museum quality piece. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
The Buddha Amitayus is holding a stupa or a treasure vase. He is seated on a lotus pedestal. H. 13 cm (5.4 inch). Condition: expected wear to the gilding and the blue pigment on the head. There is a small hole in the pedestal next to the right knee, probably a casting flaw.
Depicting a Tirthankara surrounded by consorts, elephants and figures in seated posture. The shrine is inlaid with copper and silver. A very dine piece from Gujarat. H. 15 cm (6 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
