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Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars10th century

Not on view
Sandstone architectural relief fragment with a central load-bearing figure raising both arms to support a molding, flanked by two partial figures, weathered surface with pink-toned discoloration
Sandstone architectural bracket or capital with two carved figures in high relief, one on each end appearing to support the upper slab; the left figure wears ornamental headgear and jewelry, the right shows a bearded face with elaborate crown; weathered tan stone with patches of green moss on the flat top surface.
Stone architectural capital carved in relief with a central feline-headed figure wearing a collar and raising multiple arms, flanked by additional animal figures; warm beige limestone with traces of reddish pigment.
Sandstone architectural fragment with a relief-carved figure in the center, arms raised to support a horizontal molding above, wearing beaded jewelry and a crown-like headdress; a partially visible second figure appears at right; weathered tan surface.
Sandstone architectural bracket fragment with a relief-carved yakshi figure, arms raised to support a corbel, wearing beaded jewelry and a crown, with rounded facial features and visible weathering.

Unknown, Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars, 10th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars
Place Made
India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region
Date Made
10th century
Medium
Mottled red sandstone
Dimensions
10 1/2 x 27 x 26 1/2 in. (26.67 x 68.58 x 67.31 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor
Accession Number
AC1996.218.1
Classification
Architecture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography

  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.