Figure of Shiva and Parvati holding Goddess in his left thigh, figure of lion at base, surrounded by arch, attendant figure, and jain tritan kara at apex of backplate

Accession Number
1977/2.54

Title
Figure of Shiva and Parvati holding Goddess in his left thigh, figure of lion at base, surrounded by arch, attendant figure, and jain tritan kara at apex of backplate

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
17th century

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
4 15/16 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 13/16 in (12.6 cm x 6.6 cm x 4.6 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Hinduism
Shiva

1 Related Resource

Art of the Mughal Empire
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)

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