A SANDSTONE FRAGMENT OF A CELESTIAL NYMPH

Description:

Central-India, ca. 12th c.
H. 15,5 cm o. S.
The fragment is sculpted in the form of the bust of a celestial nymph offering a bowl with both her hands, naked torso with prominent breasts, bejewelled, her face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes and her hair combed in a bun.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2007
Partly slightly chipped, mounted on wood stand