Bust Of Divinity, Chandraketugarh, North India, Shunga, 1st Before - 1st Century After Jc

Bust of a mother goddess with generous breasts wearing a fan-shaped headdress decorated with patterns probably evoking Hindu symbols. She wears a necklace and two different ear ornaments on each one. Orange terracotta with scattered traces of limestone concretions. Slight surface wear, some chips. Lack of restoration, good general state of conservation Chandraketugarh, Kingdom of the Shunga, north-eastern India around 1st century BC - 1st century AD "The Shunga or Śunga are a Hindu dynasty which reigns over part of eastern India after the dissolution of the Mauryan Empire, from around 185 to 73 BC Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.3 cm, with base h: 13 cm Provenance: Former Drouot Paris sale. Sold with base and certificate of authenticity. Shipping costs on request.