작품 상세

A south Indian cast bronze figure of a goddess Parvati India,Tamil Nadu,late Nayaka or Maratha period,18-19th century. Height: 33 cm (13 in.) Cast in bronze with a dark, rich patina. The Goddess is modeled standing in a graceful tribhanga (triple-bent) posture on a circular lotus pedestal (padmapitha), which rests upon a tiered rectangular plinth.She is framed by a detachable, flame-rimmed aureole (prabhavali) culminating in a floral finial. The figure is adorned in a striated dhoti secured at the waist with an elaborate girdle (mekhala) featuring festoons and tassels. Her jewelry includes multiple necklaces, bracelets, armbands, and anklets. Her face bears a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes and an aquiline nose, flanked by elongated earlobes weighing down under heavy ornaments.Her hair is arranged in a high, tiered conical bun (karanda mukuta). Her right hand is raised in kataka hasta, likely originally holding a flower or attribute (now missing or stylized), while her left hand extends downwards in lola hasta, mirroring the curve of her hip. (Height: 28 cm (13 in.)) French private collection The surface shows a dark, aged patina with areas of wear typical of ritual handling (puja). The casting details on the dhoti and jewelry remain crisp. Minor casting flaws or surface pitting may be present, consistent with bronzes of this period. The prabhavali appears intact. Dimensions: Height: 28 cm (13 in.)

재료

Bronze