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Sandstone Head of a Jain Tirthankara (Jina) browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:India: Pre 1492: item # 377218 Please refer to our stock # 1169 when inquiring.
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| Carved Sandstone head of a Jain Tirthankara (Jina) a human who achieves enlightenment (perfect knowledge) through asceticism. From a larger grouping or frieze, his face with thoughtful expression, arched eyebrows, slit eyes, curled hairdress, some damage to nose and mouth area, on custom stand, Northern India, circa 11th Century C.E., 7 1/4" high. | ||
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