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Parvati

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a statue of Parvati. The statue depicts a woman with a slender build and elongated face. The woman has a tall headdress and long hair. Her right hand is bent at the elbow with the palm facing outwards and fingers curled. The left arm hangs down by her side with the palm facing inwards. She wears a necklace and bracelets on both wrists. Her garment consists of a short top, loose-fitting pants, and a short sash. The statue stands on a square base with a decorative top and three stacked rectangular blocks underneath. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions:
250 × 624 px
Museum record:
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