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A STONE STUPA DRUM
13 Northeastern India, Pala period, 11th/12th century
Cylindrical with a rounded dome and tiered foliate bands, Buddha
14 repeated in various mudras within four ornate niches alternating
between smaller arched niches referencing moments from his life.
20 | BONHAMS 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) high
$6,000 - 8,000
印度東北部 帕拉時期 十一／十二世紀 石佛塔身
Compare to a closely related stupa drum sold at Christie’s, New York,
18 September 2013, lot 241. Also compare Christie’s, London, 19
February 1980, lot 140, and Sotheby’s, London, 10/11 June 1985,
lot 321.
Referenced
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33051
Provenance
Private European Collection, acquired early 1980s to mid 1990s
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A STONE STUPA DRUM
Northeastern India, Pala period, 11th/12th century
Cylindrical with a rounded dome and tiered foliate bands, Buddha
repeated in various mudras within four ornate niches alternating
between smaller arched niches with diminutive standing buddhas with
further mudras.
16 1/2 in. (42 cm) high
$6,000 - 8,000
印度東北部 帕拉時期 十一／十二世紀 石佛塔身
Referenced
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33052
Provenance
Private European Collection, acquired early 1980s to mid 1990s
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A STONE STUPA DRUM
Northeastern India, Pala period, 11th/12th century
Cylindrical with a rounded dome and tiered foliate bands, Buddha
repeated in various mudras within four ornate niches.
11 in. (28 cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000
印度東北部 帕拉時期 十一／十二世紀 石佛塔身
Referenced
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33053
Provenance
Private European Collection, acquired early 1980s to mid 1990s
