A Central Indian stone head of a deity, possibly Vishnu. Probably 10th/12th century - image-1

Lot 6 Dα

A Central Indian stone head of a deity, possibly Vishnu. Probably 10th/12th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
04.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst I - Sculptures
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €

A Central Indian stone head of a deity, possibly Vishnu. Probably 10th/12th century

A Central Indian stone head of a deity, possibly Vishnu, the face with puffy cheeks and full lips, on the head a high crown. Weathered and a bit damaged. Probably 10th/12th century. In addition a small stone relief with three deities. (2)
Height 15.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Frankfurt, acquired by a member of the German embassy in Kabul between 1955 and 1958