Celestial Musician (Gandharva)
The sculpture depicts a figure with a light skin tone wearing a short, draped garment that covers one shoulder. The figure has short hair and a neutral expression. The figure's right leg is bent at the knee and crossed over the left leg. The figure holds a flute to their mouth with both hands. A large, ornate canopy or parasol is above the figure's head. The sculpture appears to be made of dark brown stone or metal. It is mounted on a grayish-beige background. A small white label is on the wall to the right of the sculpture. The title of the piece, "Celestial Musician (Gandharva)", and the artist are not visible in the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th century
- Medium
- Slate
- Culture
- India (Karnataka, possibly Dharwar)
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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