Früher stehender Vishnu, Chola, Südindien, 13. Jhdt. - photo 1

Früher stehender Vishnu, Chola, Südindien, 13. Jhdt.

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€ 3 200
Auction dateClassic
26.06.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 987127
Lot 5259 | Früher stehender Vishnu, Chola, Südindien, 13. Jhdt.
Eindrucksvolle, teils durchbrochen gearbeitete Skulptur eines Vishnu in basischem Granolith. Fein reliefierte Details wie reicher Brustschmuck. In den erhobenen, hinteren Armen Glücks- und Fruchtbarkeitssymbole. Unten gebrochen, rechter, vorderer Arm fehlt. Oberfläche mit Altersspuren und wunderbar gewachsener Patina. Höhe 72 cm. Auf modernem Eisen-Sockel (Gesamthöhe 82 cm).
Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.
An early South Indian Chola-style standing Vishnu sculpture, 13th century
Formidable, partly openworked sculpture of a Vishnu in basic granolith. Fine details in relief, such as lavish breast ornaments. Symbols of luck and fertility in the raised arms at the back. Broken at the bottom, the right front arm is missing. The surface with signs of age and a wonderfully established patina. Height 72 cm. On a modern iron pedestal (total height 82 cm).
Provenance: From a South German private collection.
Condition: II -
Auction house category:Other countries
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