Sadhu

sādhu

The unusually expressive naturalistic sculpture made of polychrome sandstone shows a man in a gesture of deep meditative contemplation. He realizes physical calm and spiritual harmony.

Object data

Inv. No.

102790

Object Name

Hindu ascetic

Collection

Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este (1863 Graz - 1914 Sarajevo) - GND

Dated

18th/19th century

Culture

Indien

Material

Stone, pigments