The Hindu deity Parvati
Place of OriginTamil Nadu state, India
Date900-1100
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 24 in x W. 7 3/4 in x D. 7 1/2 in, H. 61 cm x W. 19.6 cm x D. 19.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B1014
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewThe goddess stands in an elegant pose, and once would have held a flower. Jewelry bedecks her neck, waist, arms, and ankles, as well as the locks of hair that fall along her shoulders. Her tall, elaborate coiffure is also decorated with jewelry, and behind her head projects a halo-like radiance.
approx. 975-1075
approx. 1150-1300 or 1900-1960
approx. 1050-1100
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1000-1100
approx. 1200-1400
1300-1500
approx. 1800-1900
