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Sandstone Fragment of a Temple with Vishnu, 9th-11th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,400.00 EUR Estimated At:5,600.00 - 7,000.00 EUR
Sandstone Fragment of a Temple with Vishnu, 9th-11th C.
Red Sandstone
India, 9th-11th century
Deep relief with two figures standing on a small protruding base
Representations of Vishnu with his attributes, the Wheel of Dharma (chakra) and a conch
The ornate figures dressed in a tight-fitting dhoti and framed by low-hanging garlands
Literature: Desai & Mason (eds.), Gods, Guardians, and Lovers, New York 1993, p. 262, no. 70
Height: 61 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

Literature: Desai & Mason (eds.), Gods, Guardians, and Lovers, New York 1993, p. 262, no. 70



Vishnu

Vishnu is one of the most important divine forms of Hinduism and shows himself in a variety of manifestations. His avatars include Rama and Krishna. In addition, Vishnu is part of the Trimurti, a union of the three cosmic functions of creation, maintenance and destruction, which is illustrated by Vishnu (maintenance), Brahma (creation) and Shiva (destruction). Common attributes of Vishnu include the Wheel of Dharma (chakra), the conch (sankha), the lotus (padma) as a symbol of wisdom and purity, and the mace (gada).



Condition: The fragment is fair condition consistent with age. For reasons of preservation, the fragment was coated with a fine protective film. The height is 61 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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