Rare stele in pink sandstone
INDIA - Post-Gupta period (8th century)
Estimate : 2 000 - 3 000 €
Sold 2 000 €
Rare pink sandstone stele representing the god Kubera.
Kubera is known as the god of wealth and abundance. He also plays the role of one of the four Great Kings (maharaja) and one of the Eight Guardians (lokapala), or is associated with the direction of the North.
He is commonly depicted with a protruding belly symbolizing abundance, and holds a cup of wine.
Provenance:
Indian Heritage, Paris
H. : 56 cm
W. 34 cm
D. 12 cm
Rare stele in pink sandstone - INDIA - Post-Gupta period (8th century)
Rare stele in pink sandstone - INDIA - Post-Gupta period (8th century)
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