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2 Schist Relief Fragments with Vishnu Avatars, 9th-11th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
2 Schist Relief Fragments with Vishnu Avatars, 9th-11th C.
Gray schist
India, Pala Period, 9th-11th century
Two small relief fragments of high sculptural quality
Representation of Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu, as half man/half lion
Depiction of the mythological fish Matsya, the first Avatar of Vishnu
Each mounted on a black base plate (later)
Height: 7 and 9.5 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

Condition: The two fragments are in condition consistent with age. There are traces of glue to the back. The Matsya fragment shows remains of a previous mounting on the underside. The height measures 7 and 9.5 cm respectively.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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