Shiva and Parvati

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark gray statue of Shiva and Parvati. The male figure, Shiva, on the left, is larger than the female figure. He has four arms; the top right arm holds an object; the bottom right arm extends toward the female; the top left holds a trident; and the bottom left arm is bent. He wears a large headdress, jewelry around his neck and on his upper arms. He is barefoot and wears shorts. The female figure, Parvati, on the right is smaller. She has two arms; the left holds an object; the right arm hangs down. She wears a tall headdress, jewelry around her neck, bangles on her right wrist, and a garment around her waist. She is barefoot. Both figures stand on small square bases. The bases rest on a long base with short vertical pieces on either end. The background fades from dark gray to light gray.