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Chamunda Stele Black stone Eastern India, Pala period
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Chamunda Stele
- Black stone
- height 28 in. (71.1 cm)
Provenance
J. R. Pons Collection, Spain, 1968
Condition
Good overall condition. Traces of vermilion on forehead and feet of Chamunda, and also on elephant above. Chips to prostrate figure below. Small losses to edges of torana. Weathering and accretion consistent with age throughout.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The tantric goddess Chamunda with six arms, seated in rajalilasana on a double lotus throne, emaciated with pendulous breasts, surrounded by demon figures and holding aloft the implements of a tantrika, including the khatvanga, damaru, panapatra or kapala, and severed head, wearing the flayed skin of an elephant as a cape.
Compare with an 11th century black stone stele of Standing Chamunda, Eastern India, Pala period, in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection, accession no. M.90.166.