A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century - image-1
A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century - image-2
A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century - image-1A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century - image-2

Lot 6 Dα

A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century

Auction 1203 - overview Cologne
11.06.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 5.418 € (incl. premium)

A small Pala black stone stele of Ummaheshvara. Eastern India, Bihar. In the style of the 12th/13th century

Shiva holding trisula and lotus and Parvati sitting in embrace on a double lotus throne, their feet resting on a nandi and a lion in front of the throne, between the animals the ascetic Bringhi, to the sides adorants and a demon, the back-slab with a kirtimukha, Ganesha and a seated deity. All recesses filled with red puja pigments. Wooden stand.
Height 36 cm

Provenance

Collection Dr. Jansen