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A PINK SANDSTONE LINTEL DEPICTING AMOROUS COUPLES, MITHUNA, CHANDELA PERIOD, 10TH-11TH CENTURY
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12月16日 晚上6点 开拍 /6天18小时
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A PINK SANDSTONE LINTEL DEPICTING AMOROUS COUPLES, MITHUNA, CHANDELA PERIOD, 10TH-11TH CENTURY

Central India, Madhya Pradesh. Carved in relief within recessed niches, depicting several amorous pairings in passionate embraces, each displaying a dynamic coupling with the woman various astride and below her partner.

Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Wear, obvious losses, small chips, scattered nicks, some rubbing, signs of weathering and erosion, and minor encrustations.

Weight: 18.7 kg (incl. stand)
Dimensions: Length 57 cm (excl. stand), 62 cm (incl. stand)

Mounted on an associated stand. (2)

A Hindu temple was often envisioned as the world's central axis, in the form of a mountain inhabited by a god. The temple itself was therefore worshiped. This was done by circumambulation (walking around the exterior, in this case in a counterclockwise direction) and by viewing its small inner sanctum. The outside of the temple was usually covered with myriad reliefs: some portrayed aspects of the god within or related deities; others represented the mountain's mythological inhabitants. From early times, iconic representations of deities and holy figures were augmented by auspicious images, such as beautiful women, musicians, and loving couples (mithunas).

The temples of Khajuraho are known for the harmonious integration of sculptures with their architecture. All surfaces are profusely carved with anthropomorphic and non-anthropomorphic motifs depicting sacred and secular themes. Sculptures depicting acts of worship, clan and minor deities, and couples in union, all reflect the sacred belief system. Other themes mirror social life through depictions of domestic scenes, teachers and disciples, dancers and musicians, and amorous couples. It's noteworthy that while these erotic sculptures are prominent, they constitute less than 10% of the temple's artwork.

The Chandela dynasty became a great power in Central and Northern India during the 10th century. Thereafter successive rulers built magnificent temples at Khajuraho and elsewhere in their realm, to commemorate their military victories. As their influence expanded, their exquisite architectural style became admired across much of India, as indeed, it is now around the world. Chandella kings commissioned some of the finest temples in India. The best known of these today are in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, now a village but once the Chandella capital. Other temples, no longer standing, were located throughout their realm.

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related sandstone architectural fragment of two lovers dated to the 10th century, 54 cm high, in the British Museum, registration number 1964,0413.1.

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