The Buddhist deity Nritya
Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsPartially gilded bronze
DimensionsH. 7 5/8 in x W. 5 1/16 in x D. 4 in, H. 19.4 cm x W. 12.9 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B144
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 12
More InformationAs the goddess of the dance, Nritya holds aloft two thunderbolts. The dark bronze surface forms a contrast with the gilded areas. This statue was part of a large group of images made for the Qing imperial palace.
Subject
- Buddhism
- Buddha
- thunderbolt
- crown
- throne
- deity
1700-1900
approx. 1900-1990
approx. 1400-1500
Toyosawa Tomizo
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1700-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900