Standing Parvati ca. first quarter of the 10th century Indian (Tamil Nadu) Parvati is the consort of Shiva and mother of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. This magnificent statue is one of the finest Chola representations of Parvati found outside India. The genius and obvious skill of the sculptor produced a timeless image of the goddess as well as a female figure of surpassing beauty and grace. Her lyrical, rhythmic carriage and the soft yet firm lines of her body suggest the ideal of the divine and eternal female. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7960. S
Standing Parvati ca. first quarter of the 10th century Indian (Tamil Nadu) Parvati is the consort of Shiva and mother of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. This magnificent statue is one of the finest Chola representations of Parvati found outside India. The genius and obvious skill of the sculptor produced a timeless image of the goddess as well as a female figure of surpassing beauty and grace. Her lyrical, rhythmic carriage and the soft yet firm lines of her body suggest the ideal of the divine and eternal female. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7960. Standing Parvati, Part 1 Play or pause #7960. Standing Parvati, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Standing Parvati. Indian (Tamil Nadu). ca. first quarter of the 10th century. Copper alloy. Chola period. Metalwork
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