A large and fine Indian sandstone group of a Mithuna couple, probably Madhya Pradesh, Chandela period, 10th/12th C.

H 102,5 - L 63 - D 23 cm

Provenance:
- Ex-collection family Goethals de Mude de Nieuwland, Castle Borgwal (link), Gavere, Belgium. Acquired by this family in the 1930s-50s.
- The grandparents of the current owners (Mr. and Mrs. V.M.-L., Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium) worked as live-in staff at the castle. Upon their retirement, the castle lord donated it as a token of appreciation. Then subsequently passed on to the current owners through inheritance. We have added old photos of the castle and of the couple, who worked as live-in staff.

 Condition:
- In reasonably good condition, with a section reattached to her cheek, a somewhat disturbing scratch to his lower right leg and possibly some old restoration to the draperies on his upper left leg. Superficial patination, dirt adhesion and wear throughout.