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A PHYLLITE STELE DEPICTING KHASARPANA LOKESHVARA INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 10TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Phyllite
the bodhisattva seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, wearing the bodhisattva jewelry and a yagnopavitam across the left shoulder, the right hand extended in varada mudra and the left hand behind him holding the stem of a lotus
Provenance
Acquired at Rudi Oriental Arts, New York, 1966.
Condition
Wear, accretion and scattered areas of staining overall. Wear to the facial features and traces of vermilion powder from ritual handling.
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.