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An important group of Siva and Parvati standing on a common base, Siva's
primary hands forming abhaya and kataka mudras, his upper hands holding a
battle axe and a leaping antelope. He stands in samapada, his hair
arranged in an elaborate jatamukuta and wears numerous items of jewellery.
His consort Parvati stands beside him in tribhanga, wearing a long dhoti
and elaborate jewellery, her right hand disposed for holding an object (katakamudra),
most probably a lotus flower, her left arm held pendant by her side. She
wears a conical crown (karandamakuta).
Provenance: Private American collection since 1985. Purchased in New
York.
Itemcode: C0143 |
