Title of sculpture: Natarajar

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 116.8 cms without peedam: 86.4 cms

Date of acquisition: 1950-52

Period: 11th Century. A.D.

Description:

Dancing pose with in a circular prabavali containing fifty one flames of fire. Part of prabavali broken-Fan-like braided head dress birds feathers and peacocks plumes. Nine rows of locks of hair knotted flow wing like one either side showing Ganga in worship on the right. Eleven ringlets of hair locks are arrayed semi circularly on the nape of the neck. yajnopavita (thread) of six stands. Muyalaka (demon) under right feet is a fat child with the wide eyes. usual iconographic details.