Skanda
Figure
18th century-19th century (made)
18th century-19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Skanda, the youngest child of Siva and Parvati, is most typically represented as part of the family ensemble, when the group is known as Somaskanda. The standing figure holds a lotus bud in each hand.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Skanda |
| Materials and techniques | Copper casting |
| Brief description | Bronze figure; Skanda (The child Karttikeya), South India, 18th or 19th century. |
| Physical description | Skanda, the youngest child of Siva and Parvati, is most typically represented as part of the family ensemble, when the group is known as Somaskanda. The standing figure holds a lotus bud in each hand. |
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| Gallery label | SKANDA
Copper alloy
From Polur Fort, North
Arcot, South India
Chola period
c.13th century(25/09/2000) |
| Object history | Given by J.Kelsall Esq.. |
| Production | from Polur fort, North Arcot |
| Bibliographic reference | Mitchell, A.G. 'Hindu Gods and Goddesses.' London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. Plate 38. ISBN 011290372X |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1065-1873 |
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| Record created | September 6, 2001 |
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