Title of sculpture: Natarajar

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 83.8 cms without peedam: 73.6 cms

Date of acquisition: 1951-53

Period: 11th Century. A.D.

Description:

Dancing pose with usual iconographic details and ornaments. Slightly oval-shape prabavali fringed with an ornamental additional ring with forty one flames of fire. Six hair locks spread out wing-like and joined to the prabavil. Interspace in jatas filled with wreath of flowers, Head dress presents flowers on the sides. yajnopavita (thread) of four strands, Muyalaka is given a fightened expression locking straight at the worshipper.