Title of sculpture: Amman

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 58 cms.

Date of acquisition: 19-11-91

Period: 12th Century . A.D.

Description:

Standings in abhanga on a padmapeedam attached to a Square bhadrapeedam having two holes for attachment karandamakuta with chudamani in the front and sides and with a siraschakra having central hangings. Eight ringlets of hair-locks in semicircular array on the nape. Makarakundalas in ears. Ornamented fillet on the fore-head. Bahulamalas (pearl garland) and streamers on either shoulders. Four neck-laces, Three stranded yajnopavita (thread) with a bramabanda knot continued in the back. Right hand in kataka (bangel) and left in govala Bajibanda (cow’s tail hair) ,armlet and patli type wristlet adorn the arms. Thin hip with hollow mabhi- Undergarment held in position by a waist belt with an ordinary muhappu-Pleats shown on the left thigh besides Square tassels. Flowing cloth flap shown at right thigh alone-Single padasaras (payal) adorns the legs.