Ritual Ewer with Manasa, the Snake Goddess

The sculpture depicts a ritual ewer with Manasa, the Snake Goddess. The ewer is made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. It features a spout in the front and a handle on one side. The top of the ewer is adorned with a crown-like structure composed of multiple snake heads. A female figure, Manasa, sits atop the ewer, surrounded by several smaller human figures. She appears to be sitting cross-legged and has multiple arms. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork details

Date:: 10th century
Medium:: Bronze
Culture:: India (probably Bihar),
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Ritual Ewer with Manasa, the Snake Goddess

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