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An Indonesian Volcanic Stone Bust of Kumara, Java, 9th/10th Century
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
Live Auction
Asian Works of Art
Location
Chicago
Size
Height 17 7/8 x width 17 1/2 x depth 7 7/8 in., 45.4 x 44.5 x 20 cm.
Description

An Indonesian Volcanic Stone Bust of Kumara, Java, 9th/10th Century

Java, 9th/10th Century


Carved Kumara as a young man, with his peacock (whose head is recognizable along the left arm), the crescent moon, and the medallion-hung cross belt.

Height 17 7/8 x width 17 1/2 x depth 7 7/8 in., 45.4 x 44.5 x 20 cm.


Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Overall in fair condition. Losses and abrasions to the features of the face. Stress crack to the moon at the proper left of the head. Abrasion and small losses to the carved decoration, est. 45 lbs.Additional photos are updated before the sale via this link (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-2079). Please read the above or contact us to request a complete condition report.品相细图见链接 (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-2079),品相报告见上文。图录中未说明品相的拍品并不等没有磨损、瑕疵或其他问题,建议买家于拍前自行检查。落槌无悔,请对您的竞拍行为负责。如有其他问题,请邮件asian@hindmanauctions.com。
Provenance
Provenance:Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired before 1999.Illustrated:PAL, Pratapaditya. A Collecting Odyssey. London: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1997, p. 67 and 289, cat. no. 78.