Relief, Darstellung von Varaha - Tamil Nadu - 30 cm - Wood
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Indien, Tamil Nadu: a South Indian wooden high relief depicting Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu, carved from dark tropical wood and measuring about 30 × 10.5 × 5 cm, in good condition and unsigned.
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South Indian wood relief depicting Varaha (Vishnu's avatar)
Expressive South Indian high relief depicts Varaha, the boar avatar of the god Vishnu. The figure shows the characteristic combination of a human body and boar head, adorned with typical Vishnu attire, including a belt, multiple layered necklaces, and richly decorated garment folds.
The raised hand in Abhaya-Mudra (gesture of protection) as well as the attribute held to the side emphasize the iconographic affiliation with Vishnu. The figure stands on a stylized lotus plinth, as is commonly used in South Indian temple architecture.
The patinated surface, drying cracks, and craftsmanship give the piece an authentic historical character.
Details
Origin: South India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka)
Depiction: Varaha – Vishnu's boar avatar
Material: Dark tropical hardwood (probably jackfruit or teak)
Technique: Hand-carved high relief
Dimensions: approximately 30 × 10.5 × 5 cm
Condition: Age-related signs of use, minor imperfections, drying cracks; overall stable and unrestored.
Provenance
From the estate of a European art collection (20th century).
South Indian wood relief depicting Varaha (Vishnu's avatar)
Expressive South Indian high relief depicts Varaha, the boar avatar of the god Vishnu. The figure shows the characteristic combination of a human body and boar head, adorned with typical Vishnu attire, including a belt, multiple layered necklaces, and richly decorated garment folds.
The raised hand in Abhaya-Mudra (gesture of protection) as well as the attribute held to the side emphasize the iconographic affiliation with Vishnu. The figure stands on a stylized lotus plinth, as is commonly used in South Indian temple architecture.
The patinated surface, drying cracks, and craftsmanship give the piece an authentic historical character.
Details
Origin: South India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka)
Depiction: Varaha – Vishnu's boar avatar
Material: Dark tropical hardwood (probably jackfruit or teak)
Technique: Hand-carved high relief
Dimensions: approximately 30 × 10.5 × 5 cm
Condition: Age-related signs of use, minor imperfections, drying cracks; overall stable and unrestored.
Provenance
From the estate of a European art collection (20th century).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
India
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Darstellung von Varaha - Tamil Nadu
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
