Karttikeya, the God of War
Bronze statue of Karttikeya, the God of War, depicting a male figure with a crown on his head, adorned with a necklace and earrings, sitting cross-legged on a base with one leg bent in front. He has a weapon in one hand and makes a gesture with the other. The statue has a dark patina and exhibits signs of wear. The background is dark gray, transitioning to lighter gray towards the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Brass with silver inlay
- Culture
- India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
- Dimensions
- 431 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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