Title of sculpture: Parvathi

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 28’’ without peedam: 24’’

Date of acquisition: 25-3-1974

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

Description:

: Standing in abhanga on a padmapeedam attached to a bhadrapeedam. Kesabandha with Siraschakra, Makarakundalas in ears, Single streamer on each shoulder, Right hand in kataka (bangel) and the left in govala (cow’s tail hair) close fitting Tiru on the neck besides three neck-laces and another. channavira neck-laces, Bajibandha ( cow’s tail hail) three wristlets, adorn the hands. Ankleets waist girdle with loops close fitting undergarment with designs covers the right leg and above the knee on the left leg. Central tassel between the legs and at the sides. Padasaras on the legs.