A Granite Figure of Brahma
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A Granite Figure of Brahma

SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY

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A Granite Figure of Brahma
South India, Chola Period, circa 11th Century
The three-headed deity crisply carved with his heads facing in three directions, his uppermost right hand holding prayer beads, his dhoti secured with an elaborate sash with beaded festoons and wearing necklaces, armlets and the 'magic thread' across his shoulder
42 in. (106.7 cm.) high

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