Indian Seated Figure of Mahavira, on Lotus Base

Serene seated figure with folded hands rests on a double lotus base.

This seated figure of mahavira, on lotus base is from India, and dates to the 20th century. It is makrana marble. Marble was regarded as the royal stone in India and used for temples, tombs and palaces, including the Taj Mahal, which was built from Makrana marble in the 17th century. White, smooth figure seated cross-legged with hands resting in the lap, eyes lowered and a small mark on the chest. A blocky seat sits on two layers of carved petals, polished to a quiet sheen. It is 25 inches wide, 12 deep and 49.5 high.

Perfect stillness, and a base that never loses its petals.