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Devi

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi, India

This is a figure of Devi standing in the tribhanga posture on a double lotus circular pedestal. The right hand is in kataka-mudra; the left in lolahasta. The matted hair is dressed high fashion with thirteen braided curls hanging on the back. She wears a tiara and a fillet, makara-kundalas in both ears, garlands on each shoulder, necklaces, armlets and other ornaments above the elbows, three bracelets, finger rings and anklets.

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  • Title: Devi
  • Date Created: 12th Century CE
  • Location: Tamil Nadu, South India
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 59.5 cm., Wd. 19.0 cm., Dep. 18.0 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dynasty: Late Chola
National Museum - New Delhi

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