Indian Standing Figure of Mahavira

Tall, bare standing figure holds perfectly straight, arms hanging at the sides.

This standing figure of mahavira is from India, and dates to the 20th century. It is makrana marble. Despite the density of the stone, Makrana sculptures are said to show a refined softness and fluidity, and Jaipur's master carvers are described as working in close communication with the marble. Upright figure with long arms hanging close to the body, a calm lowered gaze, and a small mark on the chest. Carved supports run beside the legs, and the whole stands on a plain rectangular block. It is 13 inches wide, 6.5 deep and 42 high.

Rigid, calm, and serenely uninterested in fidgeting.