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| The Protector of the Mountain of Truth.
VAN LOHUIZEN-DE LEEUW, J.E. Stock ID: 17547 Black and white photographic illustrations, 9-17pp, quarto, inscription upper cover, wrappers, little creased at corners. From the library of Professor A.L. Basham neatly annotated in his hand upper joint with author and title, inscribed "With Kindest Regards from the author" upper corner upper wrapper. Off-print from Artibus Asiae Volume XX, 1. Description and identification of a Indian sculpture in Baron von der Heydt's collection dating back to the end of the 9th or first half of the 10th century. This dvarapala is thought to come from a temple in the former Pudukkottai State, the Tanjore, Tiruchirapalli or South Arcot Districts. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 17547) ... more |
AU$28.00 |
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Indian Temple Sculpture.
GUY, JOHN. Stock ID: 101923 Colour photographic illustrations, 192pp, notes, bibliography, glossary, index, dustjacket, quarto. Illustrated with the V&A's unrivalled collection of South-Asian sculpture, this work looks at Indian temple sculpture, as an instrument of worship which embodies powerful religious experience. It considers its cosmological meaning, its origins, the temple setting and the role of sculpture within it; and reveals the vivid rituals in practice. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 101923) ... more |
AU$99.00 |
| Sculptures of India.
[INDIAN SCULPTURE]. Stock ID: 69120 6 black and white photographic plates tipped on to card and presented loosely inserted in a card folder. Folder trifle marked and worn. The plates show: Standing Buddha, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 5th century; Rati - The Goddess of Love, Madras State, 17th century; Cymbal Player, Orissa, 13th century; Varaha - Vishnu as the Cosmic Boar - Rescuing Goddess Earth, Madhya Pradesh c. 400 AD; Gift of Piety, Maharashtra, Andra Period; Siva Winding Wreath of Victory Round Devotee-King's Head, Madras. Chola Period. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 69120) ... more |
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| Gifts of Earth. Terracottas & Clay Sculptures of India.
HUYLER, STEPHEN P. Stock ID: 90270 Many colour photographs, 231pp, footnotes, bibliography, glossary, dustjacket protected, quarto. "In a text sumptuously illustrated in colour, the author and photographer, Stephen P Huyler, surveys this exciting craft through examples from all over the India. He documents contemporary potters; their techniques and production, and the use of clay in the households and temples today, exploring comparision of today's products with those of ancient India." (When referring to this item please quote stockid 90270) ... more |
AU$95.00 |