Round green marble column base, carved in relief with a hunting scene.

The composition depicts armed human figures,one holding a bow, another brandishing a sword, accompanied by a hunting dog in pursuit of game. The animal, identifiable by its collar, emphasises the domesticated and hunting nature of the scene.

The upper section is adorned with a carved gadroon moulding, forming a rounded ribbed relief that creates a decorative transition between the top and the narrative register below. The dynamic postures of the figures, the expressive treatment and the richness of the details reflect the refinement of medieval Indian workshops.

This iconography goes beyond a simple depiction of hunting, celebrating an aristocratic ideal combining bravery, mastery of weapons and dominion over nature, themes frequently found in the sculpted decoration of prestigious buildings in medieval India.

India, 12th century. 

Dimensions : 

Height : 30 cm. 

Width : 28 cm. 

Depth : 32 cm.