The Hindu deity Parvati as a dancer
Place of OriginNepal
Date1500-1600
MaterialsBronze with gilding
DimensionsH. 13 in x W. 7 in x D. 4 in, H. 33.0 cm x W. 17.8 cm x D. 10.1 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB69B6
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 12
More InformationParvati 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.
Subject
- deity
- Parvati
- dancer
900-1100
approx. 1150-1300 or 1900-1960
approx. 975-1075
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1600-1700
1400-1500
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800
approx. 1600-1700
approx. 1050-1100