Title of sculpture: Natarajar with Tiru-vatchi and peedam

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 166.4 cms. without peedam: 102.8 cms.

Date of acquisition: 25-3-74

Period: 11th Century. A.D.

Description:

Tiruvatchi is a separate detachable frame. Nataraja is standing on the support and balance of one leg. The Uttarayas (towel) flow the waist belt and stand as a support on either side of Muyalaka (demon) at the bottom. Padampeedam and bhadrapeedam are separate pieces with suitable arrangements to hold them together prabhavali in horse shoe shape with forty six flames. Face is well set with broad features with a beaming nose. Makarakundala in the right ear and patrajundala in the left. Eyes and eyelids are modelled softly. Four hands in the usual pose with their contents. Flame is held on the makekd palm. Short Ardhoraka is held in position by five sashes. A thick anklet and padasaras (payal) with bells attached decorate the legs.