(Islamic & Indian Art, 29th October 2020) A GRANITE HEAD OF A HINDU GOD Possibly Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 10th - 12th century A GRANITE HEAD OF A HINDU GOD PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART Possibly Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 10th - 12th century The head fully carved on three sides, the face with broad eyes, arched and thin eyebrows, a large nose, full and pronounced lips, with a tall vertical crown holding the god's hair up, possibly a representation of Lord Shiva or Vishnu, mounted on a later metal base, 22.5cm x 6cm including the base. 22.5cm x 6cm including the base
(Islamic & Indian Art, 29th October 2020) A GRANITE HEAD OF A HINDU GOD Possibly Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 10th - 12th century A GRANITE HEAD OF A HINDU GOD PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART Possibly Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 10th - 12th century The head fully carved on three sides, the face with broad eyes, arched and thin eyebrows, a large nose, full and pronounced lips, with a tall vertical crown holding the god's hair up, possibly a representation of Lord Shiva or Vishnu, mounted on a later metal base, 22.5cm x 6cm including the base. 22.5cm x 6cm including the base
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