Title of sculpture: Parvathi

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 34’’ without peedam: 28’’

Date of acquisition: 25-3-74

Period: 11-12th Century. A.D.

Description:

Stands in abhanga with left feet in front on a low padmapeedam attached to a bhadrapeedam. Head-dress is kesabandha with a ornamental Siraschakra behind-Makarakundal as in ears. Angadas, bajibandhas and Three bangles adorn the hands. Right hand in kataka (bangel), Left in govala (cow tail hair), Four necklaces besides Tiru around the neck. Yajnopavita (thread) of two strands waist girdle with mediam loops and pendants. Undergarment of wavy lines with floral designs. Padasaras (payal) in the legs. Triveli marks in the upper portion of nabhi below the breats.