BronzeIndia , 12th century Pala Dynasty RevivalDimensions: Height 52 cm Wide 34 cm Depth 25 cm without black baseWeight: 16.100 grams without black baseAn outstanding, large bronze depicting the Vedic Sun God Surya standing on a three-tiered expansive throne with geometrical shape on several foots. Between the first and second tier we see his seven horses who are often pictured pulling his chariot, seven as the seven colours of light or the seven days of the week. In the center before him is a seated smaller deity. Surya is standing on a double reverse lotus base. He is wearing taller boots indicating a Central Asian origin and a short dhoti with pattern fastened around his waist with a belt. A knife in a sheath is attached to this belt and a large garland is dangling above his knees. His upper body is only decorated with a large chest ornament and he is holding his hands in front of him with the ring fingers touching the thumbs and holding the stems of two sunflowers. The face is calm and serene with a long slender nose and smooth cheeks. He is wearing a high tiara. An ornamental halo is positioned around the back of his upper body and two sunflower blossoms to his shoulders.