Extremely fine representation of prince Siddharta

EXTREMELY FINE REPRESENTATION OF PRINCE SIDDHARTA ON HIS HORSE KANTHAKA.

Origin: North India. Kashmir.
Date: 7th-8th c.
Technique: Black chlorite with partly shiny polished surface.
Description: With his left hand the later Buddha holds the reins, his right hand is raised in front of
his chest. His hair is elaborately coiffed, he still wears the rich jewellery of the
prince, just as the bridle of Kanthaka is decorated. Chandaka with a staff shown smaller
behind the price accompanied him when he left the palace .
Measurement: Height 8.3cm.
Frame/Pedestal: With metal base.
Condition A/B. Fragment of a larger relief.

The depiction is carved from the extremely fine-grained black stone with astonishing richness of detail and in vivid representation .

Provenance:
-Private collection USA. Acquired at Spink & Son Ltd, London in the 1970s.
Condition Report: Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
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