South Asia, Southern India, Rajasthan, Rajput culture, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A hand carved stone bust covered in stucco of a man on an integral plinth, looking forward with a serene expression. The man is adorned by a thick banded necklace with a central floral pendant, and his earlobes are stretched from heavy earrings, but none are present. His head tilts forward slightly, the forehead furrowed, arching eyebrows above large almond shaped eyes, a small aquiline nose with closed lips below a fabulous mustache. These details create an expression of calm contemplation, a handsome man of status. His head is topped with a conical coiled coiffure to indicate a topknot. This bust was painted at one time, and small traces of yellow pigment remain around the ears and coiffure. A handsome bust that perhaps of an official or other elite member of society. Size: 3.75" L x 4" W x 13.5" H (9.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 34.3 cm) Provenance: ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #159525