Rare seated grey basalt Buddha East India. Pala... Lot 11

Rare seated grey basalt Buddha East India. Pala period (710-1161). 10th c. Grey basalt, finely carved and polished. The haloed Buddha sits in meditation posture atop of a double lotus throne, performing the meditation gesture (dhyana mudra). The base section contains an elephant and two lions. The Buddha is flanked by gracefully standing male attendants, namely a fly-whisk bearer on his right, and a garland bearer on his left. The three branches occupying the apex of the stele allude to Buddha´s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya. Above the throne´s backrest, two celestial beings hover on either side, each of the larger ones offering a garland, and each of the smaller ones performing the gesture of reverence (anjali mudra). Height 42cm, width 27cm, depth 14cm. Mounted on a metal base. Provenance: European privte collection. Explanations to the Catalogue Asian Art - Southeast Asia Pala dynasty (750-1161) Buddhist art Sculpture India This lot will be sold under standard taxation (Condition of Sale §V5.1) Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction.