An important bronze group of Somaskanda
SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY
An important bronze group of Somaskanda South India, Chola period, circa 11th century The heavenly family seated on separate cushions over a wide waisted plinth, Shiva holding the axe and antelope, dressed in a short dhoti and adorned with the sacred thread, his hair piled in a high jatamukuta with the naga's head and moon on either side, Parvati in a relaxed pose with her right hand raised, dressed in an ankle-length dhoti , her face with serene expression flanked by pendulous earlobes, her hair secured in a tall conical headdress with locks escaping over her shoulders, Skanda standing at center with his knees splayed and holding a lotus blossom in each hand, all three adorned with beaded torques, festooned belts, and shirashchakras 25¼ in. (64.1 cm.) wide
An important bronze group of Somaskanda
SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY
An important bronze group of Somaskanda South India, Chola period, circa 11th century The heavenly family seated on separate cushions over a wide waisted plinth, Shiva holding the axe and antelope, dressed in a short dhoti and adorned with the sacred thread, his hair piled in a high jatamukuta with the naga's head and moon on either side, Parvati in a relaxed pose with her right hand raised, dressed in an ankle-length dhoti , her face with serene expression flanked by pendulous earlobes, her hair secured in a tall conical headdress with locks escaping over her shoulders, Skanda standing at center with his knees splayed and holding a lotus blossom in each hand, all three adorned with beaded torques, festooned belts, and shirashchakras 25¼ in. (64.1 cm.) wide
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