Figure, of Surya

This figure carved in black shale of the Hindu Sun God comes from North East India, and dates to the 11th century.

The figure is carved in black shale. Surya the Sun God stands on a lotus pedestal and is attended by a bearded Pingala with an inkpot and pen on left and Danda with a long staff on right. Two archers - Usa and Pratyosa - below dispel darkness with their arrows.

The Sun God Surya was adored particularly in Bengal in the 11th century. Revered for his qualities of wealth giving wish and fulfilment, he dispels disease, evil and bad dreams. Surya's face emanates serenity; his head is surrounded by a ray of light. He holds two lotus blossoms in his hands.

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