Vajravarahi Stele: 12th-13th Century Nepalese/Indian Carving

An early Nepalese or Indian small Blackstone Stele, circa…
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An early Nepalese or Indian small Blackstone Stele, circa 12th-13th century, very finely carved with a figure of Vajravarahi holding a staff, a skull cup and chopper, with traces of red pigment, standing on a supine figure, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: Cito Cessna. Alex Biancardi Collection

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