Indian Temple Fragment with Peacock Motif

One small figure in a spiky arch, tucked between columns and fretwork at the base.

This temple fragment with peacock motif is Jain, from Bhojpur, Kutch District, India, and dates to the mid 19th century. It is carved & painted stone. Another kind of Jain cosmological painting shows historical figures and their attributes, such as Jina Parshva, the earliest Jain leader with historical evidence, who is meant to illustrate compassion. Square carved slab on a wooden base, its pale blue surface smooth and softly worn. A seated figure sits in a pillared niche, with flame shapes above and a pierced border beneath. It is 22 inches wide, 9 deep and 22 high.

A quiet occupant with a fancy front door.