10th C. Indian Stone Relief Panel Lion-Hybrid Guardians
South Asia, India, ca. 10th century CE. An interesting low relief carved stone panel depicting a pair of guardian mythical lion-hybrid figures standing forward with feline bodies and horned heads. Guardian animals in front of temples are often portrayed as male and female - here the lion to the left has a broader chin and mouth, while the right animal has a slender pointed chin. Perhaps these petite figures were part of a lintel or building entrance as protective spirits. Size: 4.5" L x 1.25" W x 2.75" H (11.4 cm x 3.2 cm x 7 cm)
Provenance: Private Idledale, Colorado, USA collection
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#172644
Condition Report: Chips and nicks to surfaces and softening to details. Overall good condition with clear details. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.
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South Asia, India, ca. 10th century CE. An interesting low relief carved stone panel depicting a pair of guardian mythical lion-hybrid figures standing forward with feline bodies and horned heads. Guardian animals in front of temples are often portrayed as male and female - here the lion to the left has a broader chin and mouth, while the right animal has a slender pointed chin. Perhaps these petite figures were part of a lintel or building entrance as protective spirits. Size: 4.5" L x 1.25" W x 2.75" H (11.4 cm x 3.2 cm x 7 cm)
Provenance: Private Idledale, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172644
Condition Report: Chips and nicks to surfaces and softening to details. Overall good condition with clear details. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.
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