Title of sculpture: Amman

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 62 cms.

Date of acquisition: 19-1-91

Period: 12th Century . A.D.

Description:

Stands in abhanga on a padmapeedam attached to a simple square bhadrapeedam having rings for attachment. Karandamakuta with chudamani in front and sides and with a Padma design siraschakra with central hangings. Eight ringlets of hair. locks in semi circular array on the nape of The neck. Makarakundales in ears. Bahulamala (pearls garland)over the shoulders. Four necklaces including Tiru. One necklace continued in the back with a broad muhappu on both sides. Last one of the necklace carries a pendant-Buxom breasts with nipples. Two stranded yajnopavita (thread) passes over the sash belt. One is thick and the other is thin and continued in the back-Right hand in kataka (bangel) and left in govala-Bajibanda (cow’s tail hair), one armlet and three wristlets adorn the hands. Under garment engraved with circular flower designs. Padasaras (payal) in three strings adorn the legs.