Fragment, Sculpture - white marble- Jain pillar fragment despicting two Tirthankara - India - End of 13 century - Early 14th century / C.1300

Description A JAIN WHITE MARBLE ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT OF A PARIKARA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY India, Rajasthan. The fragmentary condition of this piece and the two jina clearly indicate that this is a pillar section of a parikara. Here we have two Tirthankara with four attendants on left and rigth at first level and two on second level again in left and rigth. The white marble used for this piece is the same material as used for the Dilwara Temples. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka, between the 11th and 16th centuries and are famous for their use of white marble and intricate marble carvings. They are a pilgrimage place of the Jains, and a popular general tourist attraction. Although Jains built many beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan, the Dilwara temples are believed to be the most beautiful example of architectural perfection. In Jainism, a tirthankara is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma. The word tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha, which is a fordable passage across the sea of interminable births and deaths, the saṃsāra. According to Jains, a tirthankara is an individual who has conquered the saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth, on their own, and made a path for others to follow. After understanding the true nature of the self or soul, the Tīrthaṅkara attains Kevala Jnana (omniscience) . Note - dimension including stand 54. 5 cm HIgh Datation End of 13 century - Early 14th century / C. 1300 Weigth +/- 40 KG Bibliography - Art market - Condition Please check pictures for global condition Provenance Private collection of Rambagh owner shop acquired around 1985 to 1990 Delivery For luxembourg the delivery will be made by the seller. For other countries delivery made by Fedex ! ! ! Important ! ! ! When the purchased item requires it, a wooden box / MDF will be realized implying a delay of 5 to 7 working days before shipping. Shipping cost will be applied per item. Therefore, if a buyer buys multiple pieces this amount will be charged per item regardless of the number of items purchased. Follow-up of the shipment by tracking, transport insurance for the amount of the sale excluding Catawiki commission