A Bronze Group of Shiva and Parvati
A Bronze Group of Shiva and Parvati

SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY

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A Bronze Group of Shiva and Parvati
South India, Chola Period, 13th Century
The four-armed Shiva as Lord of Music reaching out to embrace his consort Parvati, jointly placed on a lotus base over a rectangular plinth, both wearing dhotis with sashes flaring to the sides, with a deep brown patina overall
13¾ in. (34.8 cm.) high
Provenance
George Bickford Collection, sold to Mr. Phillips on 12 December 1976

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