Indra is the king of the gods and a prominent deity in both the Hindu and Buddhist pantheons. In Nepali figures, Indra usually wears a crown or elaborate tiara and is portrayed in a royal posture that expresses a relaxed yet dignified attitude. This iconographic type was an invention of Nepali artists, whose extraordinary finesse with metalwork is also evident in the figure’s meticulously crafted details and gem-inlaid ornaments.
Details
- Title : Indra
- Year : 13th century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt bronze
- Dimension : 16-1/8 x 12-3/16 x 6 in. (41.0 x 31 x 15.2 cm)
- Accession No : F.1972.27.S
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Norton Simon Museum
- Credit Line : The Norton Simon Foundation
- Status : On View