India Stone Stele of Surya, the Hindu sun god. Pala period, 10th-11th century A.D. 108 cm H.
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Stele of the god Surya
- very nice quality -
India, northeast zone (Bihar, West Bengal or Bangladesh)
Pala period, 10th-11th century A.D.
Black stone, chlorite.
108 cm Height and 52 cm width.
Condition: Very good see photos, not restored, only the central god figure lost the arms.
Provenance: Private collection, Asia.
In Hinduism, Surya is the god of the Sun, in his triple aspect of beneficent deity who enlightens, vivifies and nourishes. He was worshipped for centuries in temples specially dedicated to him. Eventually his position within the Hindu pantheon was eclipsed by Vishnu, so that now in modern times, Surya has a modest place among other gods who are associated with the planets and celestial bodies.
This symmetrical stele is crowned by Kirtimukha. Surya is centrally located, at a larger size, in a frontal pose, on a lotus flower, in his chariot, symbolically depicted as a single wheel in the lower center of the stele. The chariot travels across the sky pulled by seven horses, one of which is shown frontally inside the wheel and the other six are at the sides. He is accompanied by his two consorts, at a smaller size, Usha (the dawn) and Chaya (the shadow). Behind them, two male attendants Danda (the measurer, holding a sword) and Pingala (scribe or recorder, pot-bellied, bearded and holding a pen and inkwell). And in front, at a smaller size, two archers.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union). NOT TAXES.
- According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Stele of the god Surya
- very nice quality -
India, northeast zone (Bihar, West Bengal or Bangladesh)
Pala period, 10th-11th century A.D.
Black stone, chlorite.
108 cm Height and 52 cm width.
Condition: Very good see photos, not restored, only the central god figure lost the arms.
Provenance: Private collection, Asia.
In Hinduism, Surya is the god of the Sun, in his triple aspect of beneficent deity who enlightens, vivifies and nourishes. He was worshipped for centuries in temples specially dedicated to him. Eventually his position within the Hindu pantheon was eclipsed by Vishnu, so that now in modern times, Surya has a modest place among other gods who are associated with the planets and celestial bodies.
This symmetrical stele is crowned by Kirtimukha. Surya is centrally located, at a larger size, in a frontal pose, on a lotus flower, in his chariot, symbolically depicted as a single wheel in the lower center of the stele. The chariot travels across the sky pulled by seven horses, one of which is shown frontally inside the wheel and the other six are at the sides. He is accompanied by his two consorts, at a smaller size, Usha (the dawn) and Chaya (the shadow). Behind them, two male attendants Danda (the measurer, holding a sword) and Pingala (scribe or recorder, pot-bellied, bearded and holding a pen and inkwell). And in front, at a smaller size, two archers.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union). NOT TAXES.
- According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
#MorganNiquetCollection
Seller's Story
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goede foto's, goede omschrijving, goed verpakt en snel verzonden.
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View translationVenditore davvero ottimo e gentile. Merce come da descrizione, spedizione veloce. Ottimo l'avere certificato di autenticità.
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View translationHerzlichen Dank!
View translationAll OK and with very fast shipping.
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View translationPhotos trop contrastées pour bien percevoir les défauts, mais ces défauts étaient visibles pour autant. Le "Bon état" est trompeur. Sinon, envoi rapide et correctement emballé. Frais de port exagérés.
View translationGreat communication, delivery and product. Came with a well made certificate of authenticity and good packaging. Overall very happy with the purchase! Delivery is a bit expensive, but I recommend it
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View translationThank you for the Special offer and the fast shipping of this excellent piece of art!
View translationvery good description of the object, very good price for this rare item,. Fast sending (has been at my place 2 days after buying!). Definitely would buy again.
View translationSehr schön
View translationAs described, perfect logistic
View translationgreat seller, everything came as should with certificate of authenticity
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.