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Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections
A granite figure of Karttikeya
SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY
Details
A granite figure of Karttikeya
South India, Chola period, 12th century
Standing upright against his peacock and dressed in a short dhoti secured at the waist with a pendant belt, adorned with necklaces, the sacred thread, and large earrings, the face with downcast almond-shaped eyes and surmounted by a tall conical headdress
54 in. (137.2 cm.) high, including tenon
South India, Chola period, 12th century
Standing upright against his peacock and dressed in a short dhoti secured at the waist with a pendant belt, adorned with necklaces, the sacred thread, and large earrings, the face with downcast almond-shaped eyes and surmounted by a tall conical headdress
54 in. (137.2 cm.) high, including tenon
Provenance
The Arthur M. Sackler Collections, acquired before 1968, likely from William H. Woff
Exhibited
On loan to the Brooklyn Museum since 1968, L.68.13.29
Brought to you by
Hugo Weihe
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