Large and Ancient Stele of Seated Vishnu, North India. 56 x 33 cm

Descriptio Stele depicting Vishnu seated in lalitasana, adorned with jewels and wearing a mukuta tiara. In his left hand, he holds a flowering climbing lotus stem, and his right hand is positioned in varadamudra, palm facing downwards. On either side, in three registers, are four Gandharvas in tribanga and two Buddhas in dhyanasana meditation. The figure is surrounded by a mandorla surmounted by a Yali head, and the background of the stele features an interlacing of carved scrolls. Beige sandstone. Northern India. 56 x 33 cm. Cracks at the top. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.

Estimate:£1,679

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