Shiva and Parvati

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts Shiva and Parvati. The sculpture shows two people sitting on a decorative base. The person on the left sits with their left leg bent in front and right leg bent behind. The person on the right sits with their left leg bent in front and right leg bent up. Both people are adorned with jewelry and ornate hairstyles. The individual on the left has four arms: one arm rests on their knee, one holds an object near their face, one rests on the base beside them, and one extends behind. The person on the right has two arms: one holds their breast and the other extends towards the other figure. Both people wear necklaces and bracelets. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored metal with a weathered appearance. The overall posture of the figures suggests a serene or meditative state.