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South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva
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LOT 2171

South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva

10TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

13 3/4 in. (15.2 kg total, 35 cm including stand).

Carved with the hair piled in a column on top of the head and secured with a ring and figural plaque; narrow mouth with moustache above; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
From the Dr Ince collection, N.W. London, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 2171

South East Asian Sandstone Head of the God Shiva

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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