She represents Indra and Indrani seated on an elaborate throne supported by two elephants and enhanced by five adorers. They are adorned with jewels and dressed in a dhoti and a sari. Their faces are full of serenity; accidents, traces of puja.
Details
- Title : A WOOD STELE DEPICTING INDRA AND INDRANI
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Wood
- Dimension : Height: 45.5 cm. (18 in.)
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 179
- Post Lot Text : A WOOD STELE DEPICTING INDRA AND INDRANI NEPAL, 17TH CENTURY
- Price realised : EUR 5,000
- Estimate : EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000
- Provenance : Dutch private collection, acquired prior to the 1990s.