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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.
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.