ANTIQUE 200 Yr Handcarved JAIN MARBLE STATUE INDIA

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ANTIQUE 200 Yr Handcarved JAIN MARBLE STATUE INDIA

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Sold Date: 02/28/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

I AM PROUD TO PRESENT THE ONLY MASTERWORK JAIN MARBLE STATUE IN MY COLLECTION. THIS EXQUISITE HANDCARVED MASTERWORK HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME FOR CLOSE TO 200 YEARS......
Although many consider Lord Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni) the historical Buddha millions of Jains the world over look to an older contemporary of Siddhathas, Mahavira as the historical Buddha. It is Mahavira who established what are today considered to be the central tenets of the Jainism religion. And according to Jain tradition he was the 24th and last "Tirkathara" or great Buddhas of the world.
This is the most unique and beautiful depiction of Lord Mahavira that I have that I have ever seen and the only one of this great Jain teacher that I have in my collection!
He is depicted in his classic mudra as he gains spiritual enlightenment and spreads his wisdom and philosophy to all ! This antique statue has aged beautifully over time retaining its powerful spiritual presence while showing signs of the age and erosion that has swept over it in the past two centuries with small chips, marks and dirt covering its surface adding so much character and charm to this rare period piece!
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You are bidding on an extremely rare handcarved marble statue of the great Jain teacher Mahavira. This statue is known as a "murti" or votive as it was used in prayers and ceremonies dating back to the late 1800's.

DIMENSIONS 1 Ft in HEIGHT
1 ft 5 inches AROUND 8 inches AT BASE
over 25 lbs in weight

The stone sculpture itself is precisely hand carved and boasts of a spiritual artist who mingled both traditional stone sculpting practice with grace and dynamism to create a sculpture of magnetic persona and energy that radiated from the core of this work outwards.

This is truly a spiritual murti of unequivocal spiritual significance and historic value.

This is a true treasure in spectacular condition which would not disgrace any of New York's major sale rooms which is w it will end up if the reserve is not reached.

I wish you all the best and please don't hesitate to ask any questions.

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THE STORY OF MAHAVIRA

Mahavira (lit. Great Hero ) ( 540 Â- 468 BC , though possibly 549 Â- 477 BC ) is the name most commonly used to refer to the Indian sage Vardhamana ( Sanskrit, "increasing") who established what are today considered to be the central tenets of Jainism . According to Jain tradition, he was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara . He is also known in texts as Vira or Viraprabhu , Sanmati , Ativira , and Gnatputra . In the Theravada Buddhist scriptures he is referred to as the Nirgrantha Nathaputta - 'the naked ascetic of the JÃ±Ätr clan.'
Birth of Prince Vardhaman

In a place called Kundalpur belonging to the ancient kingdom of Vaishali (in modern day Bihar , India ), Mahavira was born to King Siddartha and Queen Trishala on the 13th day under the rising moon of Chaitra {April 12 according to the Gregorian calendar ). While still in his mother's womb it is believed he brought wealth and prosperity to the entire kingdom, which is why he was also known as Vardhaman . An increase of all good things, like the abundant bloom of beautiful flowers, was noticed in the kingdom after his conception. Tradition states that after his birth, Indra bathed him in celestial milk with rituals befitting a future Tirthankar and he was returned to his mother, Trishala . Many Jains believe that Vardhaman was actually conceived by the Brahmin Devananda [1] but was transferred to the womb of Trishala by Indra because all Tirthankars had to be born into the Kshatriya caste.

At the age of thirty, Mahavira renounced his kingdom and family, gave up his worldly possessions, and spent twelve years as an ascetic . During these twelve years he spent most of his time meditating. He gave utmost re...