Title of sculpture: Natarajar

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 71.1 cms. without peedam: 63.5 cms.

Date of acquisition: 1950-52.

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

Description:

Dancing on a crouching Muyalaka whose hands are engaged in dealing with a cobra. Circular prabavali containing 46 flames- Elegant padasaras-Two anklets on each leg-Flain ardhoraka with kaccha clearly shown behind-Broad ribbed Udarabandha- Broad yajnopavita of five strands-Makarakundala in the right ear and patrakundala in the left-kesabandha with chandrakala on the right. Upper right hand holds kettle-Drum and left holds five flames on the naked palm.