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A fine sandstone head of Yakshi (Fragment) from Gupta period circa 320-535 A.D India/Pakistan. Beautifully carved graceful head of Yakshi a female earth spirit and a symbol of fertility by the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths, This head of yakshi is elaborate with beaded festoons and pendant jewels. With a serene face, bow-shaped mouth, and full lips beneath an aquiline nose, arched eyebrows in relief, and heavy-lidded eyes, her hair was tied in a high chignon at the front and secured with beads and pearls.

Height: 17 cm ( with wooden custom stand 24 cm)
Net weight round 2 kg  (Under 5 kg packet category )
Condition: in good condition, little damage to the tip of the nose, intact as a fragment with some aging chips and pigments. ( See images for more details) 

Provenance: Acquired from a local private collector, Mr. H.w in 2003. He received it from a private family collection ( Heer. D  ) in Delft, who had it since early 1960s; current property of the seller.

Note: The seller of the lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. He guarantees that he is entitled to send this lot. He will ensure that any required permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about it if it takes more than a few days. 

320-535 A.D - Asia (South)

Gupta Empire 320-535 AD Sandstone Head of Yakshi - 17×0×0 cm

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