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Stone Relief of the God Vishnu on a Chariot, Java, 19th/20th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 EUR Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,000.00 EUR
Stone Relief of the God Vishnu on a Chariot, Java, 19th/20th C.
Grey stone
Java, Indonesia, 19th/20th century
Representation of the Hindu god Vishnu
With four arms and various attributes
On a chariot
A small figure of Arunadeva at his feet
Deep relief with finely crafted details
Height: ca. 48 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Munich
Depiction of the Hindu god Vishnu with four arms, seated on a chariot

This relief consists of gray stone and was made in the 19th/20th century in Java, Indonesia. Shown is the Hindu god Vishnu with four arms. He is seated on a chariot and two of his hands are placed on the knees. They hold a prayer necklace as well as a vase. The other two hands are raised to the shoulders, holding lotus flowers and create visually a mandorla. A small figure of Arunadeva can be seen in front of Vishnu's feet. The deity is dress in a tight-fitting garment and a precious crown adorns his head. The stone sculpture is worked in a deep relief and shows fine details.



The relief is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. Minimal loss of material and small nicks are visible here and there. The height measures ca. 48 cm.
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