

Karttikeya, the God of War
Gray stone sculpture of Karttikeya, the God of War, standing on a base with a rounded rectangular shape. The deity has four arms, with the front right arm bent at the elbow and the hand resting on the thigh, and the front left arm holding a staff. The back arms are bent at the elbow. Wearing a dhoti with a decorative border and a necklace. The figure has large earrings and a distinctive hairstyle. A peacock is positioned to the left of the deity, and a round object, possibly a halo or sun, is behind the deity's head. The background is gray, gradually lightening towards the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 518 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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