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$20.00 Shipping Location: Gainesville, United States For many thousands of years, the art of stone carving has flourished in Cambodia.
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$248.82 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom The Shiva side, of the face, displays a narrow moustache in low relief that is balanced by a beauty line beyond the edge of the mouth, in low relief, ... moreon the Parvati side. The Parvati side a highly decorated earring whilst both sides present scalloped inner ears rims. The sculpture embodies authority with its iconic downcast gaze and large unexpressive face. The general silhouette is heavier. The carving is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The features suggest the prana, or inner breath, that signifies superhuman power. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy wit.
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$10.32 Shipping Location: HINTON ST. GEORGE, United Kingdom AN IMPORTANT GROUP OF SCULPTURES FROM INDIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA & CHINA. STANDING BRONZE BUDDHA £4,000=GBP. LARGE ANDESITE HEAD OF BUDDHA £50,000-GBP. LARGE ... moreBRONZE BUDDHA £6,000=GBP. BEAUIFULLY PRESENTED.
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$75.17 Shipping Location: LEEDS, United Kingdom The Buddha is carved from sandstone. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched ... morelong from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. The carving and patina is simply beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive patina of the piece is also particularly delightful. The Buddha head is mounted on a wood base (later). SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.
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$62.64 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom The Buddha is carved from sandstone. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched ... morelong from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. The high piled chignon of his head forms a large ushnisha protuberance, symbolizing his high level of spiritual development. One of the most recognisable of the Asian deities this representation of the spiritual teacher Buddha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We wa.
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$250.58 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. The brow is bordered by a broad ornate band leading to a large ... moreushnisha cover decorated with an abstract lotus petal motif, as is typical of the Bayon style. The large ushnisha protuberance on top of his head symbolizes his high level of spiritual development. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. One of the most recognisable of the Asian deities this representation of the spiritual teacher Buddha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever,.
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$250.00 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom Laddus is the name for Indian sweetmeats. Whilst some may interpret this as Ganesha simply having a sweet tooth or a (relatable) penchant for candy, it ... moreis no surprise that the sweet delicacies carry further meaning. These tasty treats represent the reward for a wisely-led life and the eternal sweetness that comes from a fulfilled experience. Dentists around the world will be delighted to hear that Ganesha is never depicted actually eating the sweetmeats, but this item of the deity does also show his parallels with everyday human life. This relates to Ganesha’s status as a Vedic God, which means he does not forget even those who are not his devotees and instead looks out for everyone. This is communicated through his depiction as always looking upwards or at eye-level, as he is surveying al.
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$62.99 Shipping Location: LEEDS, United Kingdom The figure is presented in its unrepaired condition as found, elegantly modelled from a solid block of sandstone. As with images from this period, the ... moreornamentation reflects a perfect mastery of sculpting and fluidity. Facial features of the statue retain characteristics of the previous Banteay Srei style, but appear more delicate. The face appears typically Khmer, with a serene expression, incised almond-shaped eyes, connected eyebrows above a well-shaped broad nose, wide plump mouth and elongated earlobe. Typical of the period, no tiaras or jewellery, decorates the sculpture. The hair is drawn onto the top of the head to form a bulb shaped-chignon, held in place by a worked gold chain or a garland of flowers. This is characteristic of the style. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been off.
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$249.52 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom As with images from this post-Angkor period, the ornamentation reflects a perfect mastery of sculpting and fluidity. Facial features of the statue retain ... morecharacteristics of the previous styles, but appear more delicate. The deity is masterfully modelled in realistic human form. The face appears typically Khmer, with a serene expression, incised almond-shaped eyes, connected eyebrows above a well-shaped broad nose, wide plump mouth and elongated earlobe. Typical of the period, no tiaras or jewellery, decorates the sculpture. The hair is drawn onto the top of the head to form a bulb shaped-chignon. This is characteristic of the style. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering Asian Art, through our website, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and ho.
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$250.58 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom The face appears typically Khmer, with a serene expression, incised almond-shaped eyes, connected eyebrows above a well-shaped broad nose, wide plump ... moremouth and elongated earlobe. Typical of the period, no tiaras or jewellery, decorates the sculpture. The hair is drawn onto the top of the head to form a bulb shaped-chignon, held in place by a worked gold chain or a garland of flowers. This is characteristic of the style. The power of Shiva is limitless, transcendent and unchanging as he removes all evil from the world. For the devotee Shiva offers protection, guidance and a sense of belonging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. The Shiva is mounted on wood (later). SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of.
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$87.32 Shipping Location: LEEDS, United Kingdom The power eminating from this compelling Vishnu image characterises Koh Ker style. As is typical with this style the Vishnu has a soft face and high Chignon. ... moreHis tiara or mukuta is also richly decorated. A tradition that continued to develop in Cambodia from the 10th century to the post-Angkor period. Vishnu is both world protector and preserver, restorer of moral order - he is all-powerful and all-pervasive by nature. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. We have many other Buddhist and Hind.
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$250.58 Shipping Location: HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom As with images from this post-Angkor period, the ornamentation reflects a perfect mastery of sculpting and fluidity. Facial features of the statue retain ... morecharacteristics of the previous styles, but appear more delicate. The deity is masterfully modelled in realistic human form. The face appears typically Khmer, with a serene expression, incised almond-shaped eyes, connected eyebrows above a well-shaped broad nose, wide plump mouth and elongated earlobe. Typical of the period, no tiaras or jewellery, decorates the sculpture. The hair is drawn onto the top of the head to form a bulb shaped-chignon. This is characteristic of the style. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering Asian Art, through our website, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and ho.
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10th century YASHODA and BABY KRISHNA statue Sandstone Chandela rule Cent Indian
Antique 10th century YASHODA and BABY KRISHNA figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty, Central India, Extremely Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: YASHODA with BABY KRISHNA Period: 10th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic and extremely rare 10th century figure of Yashoda with Baby Krishna. This very beautiful and antique figure shows mother Yashoda holding her baby. The Hindu god Krishna in her arms. The mother has a bright open expression with a smile and she is adorned with jewelry around her waist. Leg and arms. She also has a crown on her head. This extremely rare figure is carved out of sandstone. She is depicted in a standing curvaceous pose and denotes the epitome of motherhood. This figure was carved in the 10th century ... moreduring the Chandela period of Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. More about Yashoda: Yashoda( Yaśodā) Also spelt as Yasoda. Is the foster-mother to the god Krishna and a wife of Nanda within the Puranic texts of Hinduism. Within the Bhagavata Purana. It is described that Krishna who was born to Devaki. Was given to Yashoda and Nanda in Gokul by Krishna's father Vasudeva on the night of his birth. For his protection from Devaki's brother, the king of Mathura, Kamsa. More about Hindu god Krishna: Krishna, Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa. One of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation(avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right. Krishna became the focus of numerous bhakti(devotional) cults. Which over the centuries have produced a wealth of religious poetry, music, and painting. The basic sources of Krishna’s mythology are the epic Mahabharata and its 5th-century- ce appendix. The Harivamsha, and the Purana s. Particularly Books 10 and 11 of the Bhagavata-purana. They relate how Krishna(literally“black. or“dark as a cloud” was born into the Yadav
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Antique 9th century LAKSHMI statue Sandstone Chandela dynasty Cent. Indian Rare
Antique 9th century LAKSHMI figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Lakshmi Period: 9th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Pink Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 9th century figure of Lakshmi. An ancient goddess of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with an bright expression. Open eyes and a crown on the head, this stone head of Shiva is a sight to behold. The figure is in a standing pose with folded hands and has a cobra snake guarding his head. This figure of Shiva was carved in the 9th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, sandstone and terracotta. ... moreMore about Lakshmi: Lakshmi( Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī, Hindi pronunciation: ˈləkʃmi] is the Hindu goddess of wealth. Love, prosperity(both material and spiritual) fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife and active energy of Vishnu. Her four hands represent the four goals of human life considered proper in Hindu way of life– dharma, kama, artha. And moksha. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments. In Buddhist sects of Tibet. Nepal and southeast Asia. Goddess Vasudhara mirrors the characteristics and attributes of Hindu goddess Lakshmi. With minor iconographic differences. Lakshmi is also called Sri or Thirumagal because she is endowed with six auspicious and divine qualities. Or Gunas. And also because she is the source of strength even to Vishnu. When Vishnu incarnated on the Earth as the avatars Rama and Krishna. Lakshmi took incarnation as his consort. Sita(Rama's wife) Radha(Krishna's lover) Rukmini and Satyabama are considered forms of Lakshmi. In ancient scriptures of India. All women are declared to be embodiments of Lakshmi. Archeological discoveries and ancient coins suggest the recognition and reverence for goddes
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Antique 11th century SHIVA statue Sandstone Chandela period Central Indian Rare
Antique 11th century SHIVA figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Shiva Period: 11th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 11th century figure of Shiva. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with an bright expression. Open eyes and a crown on the head, this stone head of Shiva is a sight to behold. The figure is in a standing pose with folded hands and has a cobra snake guarding his head. This figure of Shiva was carved in the 11th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. ... moreMore about Shiva: Shiva( ˈ ʃ i v ə/ Sanskrit: Śiva. Meaning"The Auspicious One" also known as Mahadeva(Great God" Is a popular Hindu deity. Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of God. He is the Supreme God within Shaivism. One of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of God in the tradition, and"the Destroyer" or"the Transformer" among the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome forms. At the highest level Shiva is limitless. Transcendent, unchanging and formless.In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya and in fierce aspects. He is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts. The main iconographical attributes of Shiva are the third eye on his forehead. The snake Vasuki around his neck. The crescent moon adorning. The holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair. The trishula as his weapon and the damaru as his
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Antique 11th century APSARA statue Sandstone Chandela dynasty Cent. India rare
Antique 11th century APSARA figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Apsara(celestial maiden) Period: 11th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 11th century figure of an Apsara. The quintessential celestial maiden in service of the gods. This extremely rare figure is carved out of sandstone and is represented in full. She is depicted in a standing pose and is wearing a necklace around her neck. She has a smiling expression and looks in a state of readiness to receive any order from the gods. What's also marvellous about the figure is a foot on the top of her head indicative of her hierarchy. The foot is of god Indra wearing a thick anklet and who is commanding over ... moreher. This figure of an Apsara was carved in the 11th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Apsaras: An Apsara(also spelled as Apsarasa) is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. An Apsara( Sanskrit: अप्सराः apsarāḥ. Plural अप्सरसः apsarasaḥ. Stem apsaras- A feminine consonant stem, អប្សរា) Is also known as Vidhya Dhari or Tep Apsar( ទេពអប្សរ) in Khmer, Accharā( Pāli) or A Bố Sa La Tư( Vietnamese) Bidadari( Indonesian& Malay) Biraddali( Tausug) Hapsari or Widodari( Javanese) and Apson( Thai: อัปสร) English translations of the word"Apsara" include" nymph. celestial nymph, and"celestial maiden. Apsaras are beautiful. Supernatural female beings. They are youthful and elegant, and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas. The court musicians of Indra. They dance to the music made by the Gandharvas. Usually in the palaces of the gods, entertain and sometimes seduce gods and men. As etherea
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Antique 11th century VARAHAMIHIRA statue Sandstone Chandela dynasty Indian Rare
Antique 11th century VARAHAMIHIRA head in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 11th century head of Varahamihira. An ancient Indian astrologer, scholar and lexicographer. Carved out of sandstone with a serene expression. Downcast eyes and a crown on the head, this stone head of Varahamihira is a sight to behold. This head of Varahamihira was carved in the 11th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. Figure: Varahamihira Period: 11th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone More about Varahamihira: VARāHAMIHIRA(fl. ... morenear Ujjain. India, sixth century) astronomy. Astrology. Alternate titles: Mihira; Varaha Varahamihira. Also called Varaha, or Mihira(born 505, died587. Ujjain) Indian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, author of the Pancha-siddhantika(Five Treatises” a compendium of Greek, Egyptian, Roman, and Indian. Varahamihira’s knowledge of Western was thorough. In five sections. His monumental work progresses through native Indian astronomy and culminates in two treatises on Western astronomy, showing calculations based on Greek and Alexandrian reckoning and even giving complete Ptolemaic mathematical charts and tables. Although Varahamihira’s writings give a comprehensive picture of 6th-century India. His real interest lay in astronomy and. He repeatedly emphasized the importance of and wrote many treatises on shakuna( as well as the Brihaj-Jataka(Great Birth” and the Laghu-Jataka(Short Birth” Two well-known works on the casting of. More about the Chandela dynasty: Alternate title: Candella Chandela. Also spelled Candella, clan of origin that for some centuries ruled in north-central and fought against the early Muslim invaders. The first Chandela is
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7th century VISHNU statue in Sandstone Hindu God Post Gupta period North India
Antique 7th century VISHNU head in Sandstone. Hindu God, Post Gupta period, North India, Extremely Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Vishnu Period: 7th century Reign: Post Gupta period. North India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 7th century head of Vishnu. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone. The head has open eyes and a large conical crown over his head synonymous with Hindu god Vishnu. The head was carved in the 7th century during the Post Gupta period of North India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. More about Vishnu: Vishnu( ˈ v ɪ ʃ n u ː/ Sanskrit: Viṣṇu) is a popular Hindu deity. The Supreme God of Vaishnavism(one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities( Trimurti) of Hinduism. ... moreHe is also known as Lord Narayana and Lord Hari. As one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition, He is conceived as"the Preserver or the Protector" within the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the divinity. Adherents of Hinduism believe Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha. Which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated souls who have attained Moksha. Vaikuntha is situated beyond the material universe and hence. Cannot be perceived or measured by material science or logic. Vishnu's other abode within the material universe is Ksheera Sagara(the ocean of milk) Where he reclines and rests on Ananta Shesha. the king of the serpent deities, commonly shown with a thousand heads) In almost all Hindu denominations, Vishnu is either worshipped directly or in the form of his ten avatars. The most famous of whom are Rama and Krishna. More about the Gupta dynasty: The Gupta Empire( Sanskrit: गुप्त साम्राज्य, Gupta Sāmrājya) was an ancient Indian empire. Founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. Which existed from approximately 320 to
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Antique 11th cent. VISHNU statue Sandstone Hindu Chandela rule Cent. Indian Rare
Antique 11th century VISHNU head in Sandstone. Hindu God, Chandela dynasty, Central India, Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Vishnu Period: 11th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 11th century figure of Vishnu. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with a serene expression. Downcast eyes and a crown on the head, this stone head of Vishnu is a sight to behold. The figure is in a dancing pose with one of its hands raised to depict a'mudra' Or a gesture in Indian classical dance. This head of Vishnu was carved in the 11th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted ... morein marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Vishnu: Vishnu( ˈ v ɪ ʃ n u ː/ Sanskrit: Viṣṇu) is a popular Hindu deity. The Supreme God of Vaishnavism(one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities( Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Lord Narayana and Lord Hari. As one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition, He is conceived as"the Preserver or the Protector" within the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the divinity. Adherents of Hinduism believe Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha. Which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated souls who have attained Moksha. Vaikuntha is situated beyond the material universe and hence. Cannot be perceived or measured by material science or logic. Vishnu's other abode within the material universe is Ksheera Sagara(the ocean of milk) Where he reclines and rests on Ananta Shesha. the king of the serpent deities, commonly shown with a thousand heads) In almost all Hindu denominations, Vishnu is either worshipped directly
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11th century SHIVA statue in Sandstone Chandela dynasty Bold features Cent India
Antique 11th century SHIVA head in Sandstone. Exceptionally rare Chandela dynasty Central India, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Shiva Period: 11th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 11th century head of Shiva. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone. This Shiva face has bold features with protruded lips and a wide nose. This figure of Shiva was carved in the 11th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is very rare. More about Shiva: Shiva( ˈ ʃ i v ə/ Sanskrit: Śiva. Meaning"The Auspicious One" also known as Mahadeva(Great God" Is a popular Hindu deity. Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of God. He is the Supreme God within Shaivism. One of ... morethe three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of God in the tradition, and"the Destroyer" or"the Transformer" among the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome forms. At the highest level Shiva is limitless. Transcendent, unchanging and formless.In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya and in fierce aspects. He is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts. The main iconographical attributes of Shiva are the third eye on his forehead. The snake Vasuki around his neck. The crescent moon adorning. The holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair. The trishula as his weapon and the damaru as his instrument. Shiva is usually worshiped in the aniconic form of Lingam. Temples of Lord Shiva are called shivalayam. More about the Chandela dynasty: Alternate title: Candella Chandela. Also spelled Candella, clan of origin that for some centuries ruled Bundelkhand i
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9th century SHIVA statue Sandstone Exceptionally RARE Chandela rule Cent. India
Antique 9th century SHIVA head in Sandstone. Exceptionally rare Chandela dynasty Central India, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Shiva Period: 9th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 9th century head of Shiva. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with a bright expression. Open eyes and braided hair, this stone head of Shiva is a sight to behold. This figure of Shiva was carved in the 9th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. More about Shiva: Shiva( ˈ ʃ i v ə/ Sanskrit: Śiva. Meaning"The Auspicious One" also known as Mahadeva(Great God" Is a popular Hindu deity. Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of ... moreGod. He is the Supreme God within Shaivism. One of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of God in the tradition, and"the Destroyer" or"the Transformer" among the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome forms. At the highest level Shiva is limitless. Transcendent, unchanging and formless.In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya and in fierce aspects. He is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts. The main iconographical attributes of Shiva are the third eye on his forehead. The snake Vasuki around his neck. The crescent moon adorning. The holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair. The trishula as his weapon and the damaru as his instrument. Shiva is usually worshiped in the aniconic form of Lingam. Temples of Lord Shiva are called shivalayam. More about the Chandela dynasty: Alternate title: Candella Chandela. Also spelled Candella, clan of
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9th century VISHNU statue Chandela rule Central India Sandstone Extremely Rare
Antique 9th century VISHNU head in Sandstone. Hindu God, Chandela dynasty, Central India, Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Vishnu Period: 9th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 9th century figure of Vishnu. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with a smiling expression. Downcast eyes and a crown on the head, this stone head of Vishnu is a sight to behold. This head of Vishnu was carved in the 9th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. More about Vishnu: Vishnu( ˈ v ɪ ʃ n u ː/ Sanskrit: Viṣṇu) is a popular Hindu deity. The Supreme God of Vaishnavism(one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one ... moreof the three supreme deities( Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Lord Narayana and Lord Hari. As one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition, He is conceived as"the Preserver or the Protector" within the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the divinity. Adherents of Hinduism believe Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha. Which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated souls who have attained Moksha. Vaikuntha is situated beyond the material universe and hence. Cannot be perceived or measured by material science or logic. Vishnu's other abode within the material universe is Ksheera Sagara(the ocean of milk) Where he reclines and rests on Ananta Shesha. the king of the serpent deities, commonly shown with a thousand heads) In almost all Hindu denominations, Vishnu is either worshipped directly or in the form of his ten avatars. The most famous of whom are Rama and Krishna. More about the Chandela dynasty: Alternate title: Candella Chandela. Also spelled Candella, clan of origin that for some centuries ruled Bundelkh
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Antique 12th century APSARA statue Sandstone Chandela dynasty Cent. India rare
Antique 12th century APSARA figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Apsara(celestial maiden) Period: 12th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 12th century figure of an Apsara. The quintessential celestial maiden in service of the gods. This rare busty figure is carved out of sandstone and is represented in full. She is depicted in a standing pose and is wearing a necklace around her neck. She has a serene smiling expression and looks in a state of readiness to receive any order from the gods. This figure of an Apsara was carved in the 12th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. ... moreMany statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Apsaras: An Apsara(also spelled as Apsarasa) is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. An Apsara( Sanskrit: अप्सराः apsarāḥ. Plural अप्सरसः apsarasaḥ. Stem apsaras- A feminine consonant stem, អប្សរា) Is also known as Vidhya Dhari or Tep Apsar( ទេពអប្សរ) in Khmer, Accharā( Pāli) or A Bố Sa La Tư( Vietnamese) Bidadari( Indonesian& Malay) Biraddali( Tausug) Hapsari or Widodari( Javanese) and Apson( Thai: อัปสร) English translations of the word"Apsara" include" nymph. celestial nymph, and"celestial maiden. Apsaras are beautiful. Supernatural female beings. They are youthful and elegant, and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas. The court musicians of Indra. They dance to the music made by the Gandharvas. Usually in the palaces of the gods, entertain and sometimes seduce gods and men. As ethereal beings who inhabit the skies, and are often depicted taking flight. Or at service of a god, they may be compared to angels. More about the Chandela dynasty: Alternate title:
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Antique 8th cent. VISHNU statue Sandstone Hindu Chandela rule Cent. Indian Rare
Antique 8th century VISHNU head in Sandstone. Hindu God, Chandela dynasty, Central India, Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Vishnu Period: 8th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 8th century figure of Vishnu. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone with multiple hands and a crown on the head. This stone statue of Vishnu is a sight to behold. The figure is in a standing pose with one of his multiple hands raised to depict'mudras' Or gestures in Indian classical dance. This head of Vishnu was carved in the 8th century during the reign of the early Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in ... moremarble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Vishnu: Vishnu( ˈ v ɪ ʃ n u ː/ Sanskrit: Viṣṇu) is a popular Hindu deity. The Supreme God of Vaishnavism(one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities( Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Lord Narayana and Lord Hari. As one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition, He is conceived as"the Preserver or the Protector" within the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the divinity. Adherents of Hinduism believe Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha. Which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated souls who have attained Moksha. Vaikuntha is situated beyond the material universe and hence. Cannot be perceived or measured by material science or logic. Vishnu's other abode within the material universe is Ksheera Sagara(the ocean of milk) Where he reclines and rests on Ananta Shesha. the king of the serpent deities, commonly shown with a thousand heads) In almost all Hindu denominations, Vishnu is either worshipped directly or in th
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Antique 9th century APSARA statue Sandstone Chandela dynasty Cent. India rare
Antique 9th century APSARA figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Apsara(celestial maiden) Period: 9th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 9th century figure of an Apsara. The quintessential celestial maiden in service of the gods. This rare busty figure is carved out of sandstone and is represented in full. She is depicted in a standing pose and is wearing a necklace around her neck. She has a serene smiling expression and looks in a state of readiness to receive any order from the gods. She is adorned with jewelery all over her body. Very interestingly she has her hands folded at the back This figure of an Apsara was carved in the 9th century during the reign of the ... moreChandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Apsaras: An Apsara(also spelled as Apsarasa) is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. An Apsara( Sanskrit: अप्सराः apsarāḥ. Plural अप्सरसः apsarasaḥ. Stem apsaras- A feminine consonant stem, អប្សរា) Is also known as Vidhya Dhari or Tep Apsar( ទេពអប្សរ) in Khmer, Accharā( Pāli) or A Bố Sa La Tư( Vietnamese) Bidadari( Indonesian& Malay) Biraddali( Tausug) Hapsari or Widodari( Javanese) and Apson( Thai: อัปสร) English translations of the word"Apsara" include" nymph. celestial nymph, and"celestial maiden. Apsaras are beautiful. Supernatural female beings. They are youthful and elegant, and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas. The court musicians of Indra. They dance to the music made by the Gandharvas. Usually in the palaces of the gods, entertain and sometimes seduce gods and men. As ethereal beings who inhabit the skies, and are often depicted taking flight. Or at se
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Antique 13th century SHIVA & PARVATI statue Sandstone Chandela pd Central India
Antique 13th century SHIVA and PARVATI figure in Sandstone. Chandela dynasty Central India Very Rare, Guaranteed Genuine and Authentic Figure: Shiva and PARVATI Period: 13th century Reign: Chandela dynasty. North-Central India Material: Sandstone GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC Here is presented a guaranteed authentic 13th century figure of Shiva and Parvati. An ancient god of the Hindu mythology holding their baby son Ganesha, who is the elephant God of the Hindu mythology. Carved out of sandstone this family statue of Hindi gods Shiva. Parvati and Ganesha is a sight to behold. The figure is in a sitting pose with hands stretched out for blessing. Shiva has a cobra snake guarding his head and Parvati is holding Baby Ganesha. The lower section of the slab contains carvings of the helpers and servants of the Gods above. This figure of Shiva ... morewas carved in the 13th century during the reign of the Chandela dynasty of North-Central India. And is one of the rarest antiques to find. During this period. Many statues were being crafted in marble, yellow and red sandstone and terracotta. More about Shiva: Shiva( ˈ ʃ i v ə/ Sanskrit: Śiva. Meaning"The Auspicious One" also known as Mahadeva(Great God" Is a popular Hindu deity. Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of God. He is the Supreme God within Shaivism. One of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of God in the tradition, and"the Destroyer" or"the Transformer" among the Trimurti. The Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome forms. At the highest level Shiva is limitless. Transcendent, unchanging and formless.In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya and in fierce aspects. He is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts.
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