MAGNIFICENT MASTERWORK OF THE CREATOR AND DESTROYER OF THE UNIVERSE - LORD SHIVA with his SON GANESHA !
Mathura, still a thriving city on
the Jumna(Yamuna) between New Delhi and Agra, and its surrounding countryside
are of supreme importance in the history of Indian sculpture, thee Kusana
period producing work in quantities rivaled only by the Gandharan and eagerly
sought after and imitated all over northern India. It can be said without
exaggeration that here, in the Kusana period, the Brahamanical icon was born….
THIS
IS AN EXTREMELY RARE ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND OF the 9 th century AD FEATURING A HAND SCULPTED CARVING OF LORD SHIVA From the KUSHAN EMPIRE
THIS
STUNNING WORK OF ART IS A MUSEUM QUALITY SPECIMEN THAT IS TRUE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURE COVERED IN A WONDERFUL PATINA OVER THE CENTURIES THAT EXUDES A SPIRITUAL PRESENCE THAT IS TRULY MESMERIZING
I am proud to present this rare masterwork carving of the great Lord Shiva with his son Lord Ganesha at his feet as an infant child !
A
close look at this sculpture will reveal an exquisitely beautiful
carving of Lord Shiva in a rare four -arm aspect by an artist whose hand exuded a delicate and
spiritual touch. The detail and intricacy of this sculpture is incredible with Lord Shiva's robes , jewelery to the baby elephant at his feet which is most likely his son Lord Ganesha!
Lord Shiva's eyes are down-cast and heavy lidded while the nose aquiline and the
lips full exuding the Hellenistic touch that was carried over from the
unrivaled Golden era of the Gupta period into the Kushan empire and onto the end of the 8th-10th century
marking the zenith of perfection in this nations perfection of
rock-sculpture.
Time has taken its toll on this antique masterwork as a layer of dirt and discoloration coat the surface of this statue , however the piece has been preserved in the most pristine of conditions void of any major damage or breakage at all can be seen by the pics below - making this a truly wonderful artifact from the 8 th century.
This
one of a kind masterwork demands its respect and due and hence I have
set a reserve price albeit a reasonable one for this museum quality
treasure in the art of the Mathura
Condition: Exceptional, as shown.
HYDERABAD INDIAN ARTS COLLECTION
This is a Museum Quality Sculpture.
Appraisal: $5,200
We are proud to offer only genuine 100% guaranteed ancient art. We
encourage the successful bidder to show this to an expert for peace of mind.
You
are considering an exceptionally rare hand sculpted 9 th century carving
of the full body of Lord Shiva of the Kushan / Kusana period. This sandstone from which this intricate piece was carved is typical of the
works from the Mathura that evolved during this Kusana
period to reach a very high fineness of execution
and delicacy later on in their modeling.
Experts are of the opinion that the Kusana Mathura style
commences with a full-blooded naturalism based on the later Satavahana
sculpture, but with a diamond-hard quality reminiscent of some of the finest
Egyptian work. The lively immediacy of this style is well shown in this depicition of Lord Shiva.
ABOUT MATHURA AND ITS ART DURING THE KUSANA PERIOD
Mathura, still a thriving city on
the Jumna(Yamuna) between New Delhi and Agra, and its surrounding countryside
are of supreme importance in the history of Indian sculpture, thee Kusana
period producing work in quantities rivaled only by the Gandharan and eagerly
sought after and imitated all over northern India. It can be said without
exaggeration that here, in the Kusana period, the Brahamanical icon was born….
Early excavation was unsystematic,
and many of the most important sculptures have come to light in the course of
modern building or road-making. Even today, tilas
(the local name for large mounds) rise up within the city, probably the remains
of stupas unexplored because of the buildings on or around them. As a result,
unlike other important sites, not a single early building or monument has
survived, even in excavated form. Yet few cities can boast of greater
antiquity. Mathura mentioned by
Ptolemy, was the seat of the early Ksatrapas and then the southern capital of
the Kusanas, and the abundant remains testify to the important Buddhist and
Jain establishments that flourished under their rule. It remained one of the
main centers of the sculptural tradition throughout the Gupta period and
beyond. Because of their association with Krishna birth
and many of the incidents in his early life, Mathura
and its environs are still today a major religious center and place of
pilgrimage. The characteristic red sandstone with beige spots from which almost
all their sculptures are carved is unique to only this location in the whole
country!
DIMENSIONS
1 Ft 7 inches in HEIGHT
2 ft 1 inches AROUND
11.2" inches AT BASE
over 40 lbs in weight!
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This Mathura sculpture is a true treasure in good condition. It remains completely INTACT as a FRAGMENT and is a 100% AUTHENTIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND which
would not disgrace any of New York's major sale rooms or private museums. I wish you all the best and please don't hesitate to ask any questions.
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