Bidspirit auction | Indian Carved Sandstone Maithuna Relief

Indian Carved Sandstone Maithuna Relief Panel, 16th - 17th C. - India, 16th to 17th century. A fantastic carved sandstone high relief panel depicting a maithuna, or erotic temple scene, with a central embracing couple attended by two standing female figures. The figures are rendered with rounded forms, stylized facial features, detailed hair, jewelry, and arm ornaments, with a miniaturized voyeur deity carved below the central group. The lower edge is finished with a repeating geometric border, giving the panel the appearance of an architectural or temple fragment. Measurements: 17” H x 11” W x 3.5” D. Materials: Carved sandstone. Ex. Los Angeles Collection, Ex. David Stuart Galleries 1970's. Ex-Private Los Angeles Collection amassed during 1960-90s in the US and Internationally Condition: Surface wear, weathering, chips, and losses throughout. Areas of abrasion, encrustation, and age related wear visible to the edges and raised details.