A SANDSTONE STELE OF TIRTHANKARACentral India, 13th - 15th century. Deep relief with tirthankara seated in vajrasana, naked, his hands in dhyanamudra. The Jain deity flanked by four adorned columns with an elaborately carved roof.Provenance: The collection of Susanna Deistler, Vienna, Austria. Acquired at Galerie Zacke in 1995.Published: Asian Art, Galerie Zacke Vienna, 1995, lot 43-1.Condition: Superb condition with wear, weathering, losses and minor nicks as expected on a piece of this age. Modern base.Weight: 3.6 kilograms including base.Dimensions: 21 x 20.5 cm (height with base 25.5 cm).For a related larger sandstone stele depicting tirthankara, dated 11th - 12th century, see Christies Amsterdam in ‘Indian, Himalayan and South East Asian Art’ on April 18th, 2005, lot 38.