A stone figure of Skanda
Kashmir, 7th century
His finely modeled muscular form clad in simple garments with a dagger tucked into his belt at his waist, holding a mala in his right hand and a double-headed spear in his left, the face flanked by large earrings and his flowing locks of hair surmounted by an elaborate turban, backed by a halo
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
A stone figure of Skanda
Kashmir, 7th century
His finely modeled muscular form clad in simple garments with a dagger tucked into his belt at his waist, holding a mala in his right hand and a double-headed spear in his left, the face flanked by large earrings and his flowing locks of hair surmounted by an elaborate turban, backed by a halo
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
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