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Siva and Parvati (Uma-Mahesvara)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture on a wooden base depicting Siva and Parvati, also known as Uma-Mahesvara. The male figure sits on the left with his right leg crossed under his body and his left leg bent at the knee. He wears a crown and multiple necklaces. The female figure sits on the right. Both figures have detailed facial features and wear jewelry. The male figure holds the female's right hand with his left hand. The female figure holds a flower or object in her left hand. The sculpture includes several smaller figures around the base. The background is dark with a gradient to light grey at the bottom.

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839 × 893 px
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