Treasures from the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Author(s): L D Indology Ahmedabad
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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8 Seated Neminatha Greenish Marble, Gujarat Ca. 12th Century A.D. 88 x 72 x 39 cms. Acc. No.49
A beautifully modelled seated figure of Neminatha, the tenth tirthankara , is seated in padmasana on a decorative cushion, vertically divided by four floral bands. In the centre appears a large srivatsa mark, the identifying symbol of Shitalanatha, flanked by a circular medallion on either side having a mythical animal and other figures. The mythical figure has the upper portion of a human playing on a flute while the lower body appears to be that of a lion or bull. It has a pronounced lustre on its surface.
Note: Although the srivatsa symbol is clearly visible on the cushion we cannot attribute this image to Shitalanatha, the tenth tirthankara because the original colour of this tirthankara is golden. According to tradition only 3 tirthankaras were made in black or dark blue in earlier times. Therefore the dark green marble colour is representative of Neminatha and not Shitalanatha
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