Karttikeya

The sculpture depicts Karttikeya, the Hindu god of war, carved from stone. He is seated on a rectangular base. Karttikeya sits cross-legged, with his right leg in front of his left. His right hand rests on his right knee. He holds a staff in his left hand. The staff is long and thin, resting on the ground. Karttikeya wears a necklace. A rounded protuberance sits atop his head. The background includes a carving of a peacock. The sculpture is rectangular and made of gray stone. The sculpture's surface texture is rough.

Artwork Details

Date: 9th–10th century
Medium: Sandstone
Culture: India (Mathura?)
Dimensions: 441 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Karttikeya

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