India / Bangladesh - Terracotta Head Of Surya - Gupta Period - 4 / 5th Century - Tl

Round sculpture in terracotta with slip representing the head of the sun god ″ Surya ″. The face is serene, the eyes half-closed. The head is surmounted by a high crown with floral decorations, there is seen heavy earrings covered in part with long wavy hair. At the back, a large mandorla represents the power of solar radiation. Mounted on a plinth. East India or Bangladesh - Gupta Culture Period (320 - 550) - 4 / 5th century - Lacks and visible restoration of the mandorla. A thermoluminescence test from the QED laboratory accompanies the piece and authenticates its dating. Provenance: French Art Market. Dimensions without base: Height: 26 cm; width: 19 cm. In Hinduism, Sūrya is the sun god, son of Aditi and Kashyapa. He has four wives, Samjnâ, knowledge, Râjnî, sovereignty, Prabhâ, light and Châyâ, shadow.