2000+ years old Yaksis terracotta sculpture India - Maurya / Shunga period

This is a rare, over 2,000-year-old stone-carved sculpture, approximately 14 cm in height, depicting two female figures, likely Yakṣīs (also known as Yakṣiṇīs). Yakṣiṇīs are a class of nature spirits, both male and female, found in various Indian religious mythologies. They are among the many supernatural beings featured in the traditional legends of India. The style of the figures suggests a creation date between the 4th and 1st century BC, potentially from the Maurya period (322 to 185 BC) or the Shunga period (187 to 73 BC), as seen in sculptures from the Mathura region of India. Such sculptures were typically made in terracotta, but they were also occasionally carved from stone, as this example demonstrates.

The sculpture will be shipped in a secure wooden crate with extra insulation and protective materials inside. Shipment will be handled by a top-tier carrier, and we will cover the cost of insurance, ensuring that your purchase is fully protected against loss or damage during transit. Given its exceptional rarity and historical significance, this museum-quality artifact will not be offered below the minimum price—a unique opportunity to own a truly ancient treasure.

A rare find, this figure offers a glimpse into the devotional practices of medieval Buddhist communities, where mass production of small figurines played a crucial role in religious rituals. Ideal for museum collections or private collectors of ancient Buddhist artifacts.