Indonesia, the island of Java, Majapahit Empire, ca. 1293 to 1527 CE. A beautiful, well-preserved example of a sandstone carving of a woman, shown kneeling, holding a large lidded urn or vase. She is dressed in finery, wearing a multi-layered skirt with a long belt and high, banded waist, as well as multiple bracelets, large armlets, and a heavy necklace/pectoral. Giant round earrings dangle from her ears, and her hair is styled in the distinctive side bun that we know from artistic representations was favored by elite women of this culture. Her body is portrayed gracefully, with her hands resting against the urn and one knee respectively, the fingers carefully delineated by the artist. Her face is serene, with heavy-lidded eyes, a thin nose, and a small, full-lipped mouth. Overall, the sculpture portrays a beautiful, elite young woman, dressed in the finery of her caste. Size: 3.75" L x 3.5" W x 6.05" H (9.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 15.4 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#137770

Intact with a few tiny scratches, the most notable on the underside. Nice deposits on surface.