Sculpture, Shiva - 9 cm - Bronze

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Shiva bronze sculpture from the Pala Empire period (c. 750–1162 CE), India, unsigned, in good condition, 9 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 3 cm deep, provenance private collection.

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Bronze from the Pala period, very well crafted and, despite its small size, full of details and Vaishnava iconography. In addition to the two figures of consorts (or personified instruments, but I think they are consorts with a lotus in their hand) that stand on both sides, parallel to the temple's columns surrounding the statue of the god, two figures can be seen atop the capitals of the columns; one seems to be Ganesha and the other perhaps Kartikeya, Shiva's sons. The bronze had a beautiful golden color that shows through as if it were gold in some places. The base has slight flaws. It preserves multiple traces of sandalwood paste, ochre, and other pigments.

Bronze from the Pala period, very well crafted and, despite its small size, full of details and Vaishnava iconography. In addition to the two figures of consorts (or personified instruments, but I think they are consorts with a lotus in their hand) that stand on both sides, parallel to the temple's columns surrounding the statue of the god, two figures can be seen atop the capitals of the columns; one seems to be Ganesha and the other perhaps Kartikeya, Shiva's sons. The bronze had a beautiful golden color that shows through as if it were gold in some places. The base has slight flaws. It preserves multiple traces of sandalwood paste, ochre, and other pigments.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Country of Origin
India
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Shiva
Dynastic style/period
Pala Empire (c. 750 – c. 1162 CE)
Signature
Not signed
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition
Height
9 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
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177
Objects sold
100%
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