This crisply carved bust represents the god Vishnu, evidenced by the tall miter and the lotus nimbus framing his head. His face is gently modeled with outlined lips, almond-shaped eyes, and arched brows. His tall crown has a foliate motif worked in relief, while heavy pendant earrings hang from his elongated lobes and pearled necklaces draping his chest. Compare the present lot to a 11th century buff sandstone head of Vishnu Vaikuntha, with a similarly treated solid lotus nimbus and modeled face and crown, sold at Christie’s 15 March 2017, lot 238.
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Minor chips to the nose and brow. Minor chip to the top of the headpiece. Other minor chips and abrasions throughout.
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