Indian Standing Figure of Radha

Standing woman in a long skirt lifts a hand, crown glowing with a halo.

This standing figure of radha is from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, and is contemporary. It is makrana marble. In ancient India the arts were open to all members of society regardless of class, caste or gender, and the article describes carving skills passing from master to apprentice across generations. White standing figure with a high crown, a ring-shaped halo, and a draped fold of cloth falling in layers to the feet. One hand is raised with palm open, the other lowered, on a small plain block. It is 17 inches wide, 11 deep and 62 high.

Poised and pale, with a gesture that settles the room.