A sandstone sculpture of two celestial beauties looking into a mirror
Central India, AD 10th-11th century
H. 52.5 cm
Both Beauties standing in contrapposto are adorned with long necklaces and hip bands of pearls, their hair is bound up elaborately, at their feet two smaller attendants figures are sitting cross-leg.
H. 52.5 cm
Both Beauties standing in contrapposto are adorned with long necklaces and hip bands of pearls, their hair is bound up elaborately, at their feet two smaller attendants figures are sitting cross-leg.
Part of the Indian Ocean collection.
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