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11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan
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11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan

Pre 16th century
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11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan

Beautiful 11th century Northern Indian sandstone carved relief depicting Parvati Rajasthan (the wife of lord Shiva).

The relief depicts Parvati standing between two columns holding a sword (to ward off evil forces and to protect her devotees) at her feet

the bull Nandi, at the left of the left column are two other climbing divinities.

The relief comes from an old collection and is mounted on an shaped Acrylic stand.

Measurements: Relief: Height approx. 12 Inches (30cm) - Width approx. 9 Inches (23cm) - Depth approx. 3.5 Inches (9cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Carved Sandstone Parvati Relief to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122436
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11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan
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Beautiful 11th century Northern Indian sandstone carved relief depicting Parvati Rajasthan (the wife of lord Shiva).
Original Retro

The relief depicts Parvati standing between two columns holding a sword (to ward off evil forces and to protect her devotees) at her feet

fig 1. A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures.
fig 1. 11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan

the bull Nandi, at the left of the left column are two other climbing divinities.

The relief comes from an old collection and is mounted on an shaped Acrylic stand.

Measurements: Relief: Height approx. 12 Inches (30cm) - Width approx. 9 Inches (23cm) - Depth approx. 3.5 Inches (9cm)

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Carved Sandstone Parvati Relief to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122436
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures.
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Archive I A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures.

11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan

Archive II A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View II
Archive III A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View III
Archive IV A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View IV
Archive V A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View V
Archive VI A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View VI
Archive VII A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View VII
Archive VIII A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View VIII
Archive IX A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View IX
Archive X A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View X
Archive XI A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View XI
Archive XII A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View XII
Archive XIII A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures. View XIII
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
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Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures.
11th C. Northern Indian Sandstone Carved Relief of Parvati Rajasthan
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A carved beige sandstone relief fragment from 11th century India depicting the Hindu deity Parvati flanked by decorative columns and smaller attendant figures.
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During the medieval period in Northern India, particularly in Rajasthan, temple architecture featured high-relief stone carvings depicting Hindu deities, celestial attendants, and structural pillars. These sculptures adhered to formal iconographic rules established in historical design treatises.

Artisans predominantly worked with locally quarried beige, buff, or red sandstone, carving high-relief figures using hand chisels and mallets. The fine grain of the stone permitted elaborate detail, including complex jewellery, headgear, and architectural surrounds.

Authentic stone reliefs display natural surface erosion, softening along high points, and hand-tool marks consistent with historic carving techniques. Irregular edges or fractured rear surfaces often indicate where the relief was extracted from a larger temple wall or niche.

Position the stone fragment on a custom steel stand or present it within a recessed wall alcove. It functions effectively as a sculptural accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or shelf, complemented by low-angle directional lighting.

Sandstone is a porous stone sensitive to moisture and chemicals. Maintain the piece in a dry indoor environment and dust periodically with a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquids, soaps, or abrasive tools that could compromise the aged stone.
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