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A Maiden, a Monkey, and the Mango Tree
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A Maiden, a Monkey, and the Mango Tree


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Description The celestial woman's body bends, as if from the weight of her breasts, just as the mango tree is pulled down by the heavy fruit. The monkey is a playful spectator of this masterful play of rounded flesh and lively strands of gems. The figure was originally placed high as a ceiling support in the hall attached to a temple sanctuary, where it suggested fertility and abundance.
Provenance John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown].
Credit Promised gift of John and Berthe Ford

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Period
ca. 850
Medium
sandstone
(Sculpture)
Accession Number
F.53
Measurements
25 1/2 x 14 x 8 in. (64.8 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm)
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