Description:

South Asia, India, ca. mid-20th century CE. A wonderful marble sculpture of Shirdi Sai Baba, the Indian spiritual master considered to be a saint and revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees during and after his lifetime. Depicted traditionally, he sits in half lotus position and wears a robe that folds at his chest and a bandana on his head. According to accounts from his life, Sai Baba preached the importance of "realization of the self" and criticized "love towards perishable things". His teachings concentrated on a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, and devotion to God and Guru. Size: 5.4" L x 3" W x 9.5" H (13.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: private Pasadena, California, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA estate collection, formed between 1970 and 2000

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#191554

  • Condition: Weathering and abrasions to surface as shown with some nicks and indentations in areas. Otherwise, intact with liberal remaining detail and encrustations in areas.

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