granite statue Rajasthan India - 11th century

Rajasthan, India – 11th century. Rare architectural fragment sculpted in granite, originating from an ancient temple in Rajasthan. Superb quality, it is rare to find fragments with such fine sculptures. The composition, particularly interesting, combines several registers of relief sculptures organized around a miniature architecture. In the center, a small sanctuary framed by finely crafted columns houses a sculpted human figure. On the left, a richly represented divine animal participates in the composition, while the upper right features a seated figure in an elegant posture, accompanied by vegetal and ornamental elements. The whole reflects the richness of the iconographic and decorative repertoire of medieval Indian religious sculpture, where divine figures, secondary characters, and architectural motifs blend in a composition of great finesse. The back, entirely marked by numerous incisions, also retains unique traces of its creation and history. Through its sculptural treatment and architectural composition, this fragment constitutes an interesting testimony to the monumental art of Rajasthan's temples during the medieval period. It has a well-crafted plexiglass base. The dimensions include the base.