Fine large Hindu stone scupture of Devi - Tara, 10th.-11th. cent. AD
$9,500.00 Reduced, was $12500
An early Hindu sculpture in redish buff stone, of the godess Davi or Tara, Hindu artisans of Java, Indonesia, ca. 10th. century.
A nice very early sculpture, made while Southern Indian influence was strong in Java. Likely made by South-Indian artisans in the style of MADHYA PRADESH, though still with subtle Indonesian elements to the expression.
The curvaceous devi standing with a slight twist in her hips wearing elaborate jewelry that highlights her feminine form. She is wearing a stylized headdress and necklaces. Her necklace playfully falls over her torso, both of which are dynamically modeled.
Nicely preserved with some overall corrosion and spots of darker patina. Very attractive.
She is mounted on a rough looking stone/concrete base.
Size: 94 cm. mounted and 73 cm. for the figure alone. The figure weighs ca. 50-60 kilograms.
Provenance: Old Swedish Collection, formerly in the Ban Bang Yoga Carta collection - an Indonesian professors collection, bought in the 1960s-1970s.
