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Parvati
Parvati
Parvati

Parvati

Date13th century
GeographyIndia
MediumBronze
Dimensions31 x 10 3/4 in. (78.7 x 27.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchase, 1975 (4313.1)
Object number4313.1
DescriptionIn standing pose, with head, breasts and swelling hips sinuously aligned in the Triphanga or triple flexion position. Her coiffure is comprised of the matted locks of the ascetic. A temple image meant to accompany an image of Siva, she has only two hands, one holding a flower and the other in repose.
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