Treasures from the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

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

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10 Jaisimha Siddharaj
White Marble, Maka, Harjeej
Dist. Palanpur, Gujarat
Dated V.S. 1285 A.D.1228 A.D. 39 cms. 24 x 13
Acc. No.1178
Jaisimha Siddharaj is seated in lalitasana in anjali mudra under a chhatra held by an attendant, standing to his left. He is wearing a dhoti, a scarf over his arms and a piece of cloth on his head. His ornaments include a circular ear ornament, necklace and a yajnopavita. He has a beard and a moustache. A male figure carrying a bag on his right shoulder and a certain object in his raised left hand, is seen standing on his right.
There is a Devanagri inscription on the pedestal. This portrait sculpture is one of the fifteen other pieces discovered from Maka village in Harjeej. The other notable pieces include the portrait sculpture of the minister, Santuk, and several figures of the royal noblewomen giving a date of V.S. 1285 A.D. 1228.