Arm of a deity with "Makara", Gupta Period, 5th - 6th Century AD
India, Eastern India
not available anymore
Provenance
Hong Kong Private Collection (since 1990s)Size
H: 30,5 cm
H: 12.0 inch
Description
terracotta, custom mount
“Makara” is a legendary creature in Hindu mythology. “Makara” appears as the “vahana” (vehicle) of the river goddess Gangā und Varuna.