An Indian carved sandstone statue of a celestial maiden

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An Indian carved sandstone statue of a celestial maiden "Surasundari "
Stock Number:
GP5

Description

An elegant Indian carved sandstone statue of a celestial maiden "Surasundari". Depicted standing naked wearing elaborate beaded jewelry, large earrings and belt. Her right hand rests on her plentiful hips, in her left she holds a long lotus flower stalk. Underfoot kneels "Apasmara" a dwarflike demon said to represent human / spiritual ignorance.

Origin:

Circa 11th to 12th Century, Chandela Dynasty, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dimensions:

Height: 69.5 cm / width:26 cm / Height with stand: 75 cm

Condition: 

Good condition, presented on a custom display mount