Parvati is the consort of the Hindu god Shiva. As indicated by her stance and hand gestures, the goddess is dancing. Such dancing figures are rare. This sculpture was once paired with a dancing Shiva, whose image was stolen from the crate before it reached San Francisco.
Details
- Title : The Hindu deity Parvati as a dancer
- Year : 1500-1600
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze with gilding
- Dimension : H. 13 in x W. 7 in x D. 4 in, H. 33.0 cm x W. 17.8 cm x D. 10.1 cm
- Accession No : B69B6
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Asian Art Museum
- Credit Line : Museum purchase
- Acquisition Method : Purchased
- Status : Not on display
- Department : Himalayan Art
- Location : Gallery 12