Indian Red Sandstone Architectural Fragment Gupta Period

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A red sandstone fragment of the Makara face ( Guardian Face) over the ornamented staff. A frequent motif in the … Read more A red sandstone fragment of the Makara face ( Guardian Face) over the ornamented staff. A frequent motif in the Buddhist art of temples and compounds. The large, wide face with the inner third eye and scrolling scarves issuing from the mouth. Beneath the staff is wrapped in a long flowing scarf, the composition of the upward curves and red sandstone material of the Gupta period and region of India. The measurements are 7.5" wide and 4" deep, and 18" tall on a sculpture stand. Gupta period range 3-6th century CE See less