Indian art Sandstone stele depicting of Shiva.Central... Lot 155

Indian art Sandstone stele depicting of Shiva.Central India.12th cent. . . 128x49 cm. The rectangular-shaped stele is carved in high relief with Shiva standing in tribhanga on a soberly shaped pedestal, the foreground hands holding akshamala and kalasha while the upper hands hold trisula and naga. The sinuous body is covered by a dhoti decorated with tassels and jewels. The face with a suave expression features large almond-shaped eyes, elongated earlobes support large earrings, and the face is framed by the beautiful jatamakuta hairstyle. At the feet of the deity the faithful bull and a devoted worshipper.Provenance: Italian private collection. Purchased from Christie's Amsterdam ref Live Auction 2687, 18-Apr-2005 Lot No. 48. Lot not exportable from Italy.