The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
Panel
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Carved sandal-wood group depicting the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Parvati is standing between the gods Shiva and Vishnu. Two minor deities above the trio shower them with flowers. They are surrounded by a flaming aureole surmounted by a grotesque Yali head. The carving is a copy of a sculpture in the Pudu Mandapa (gateway) to the great Minakshi temple in Madurai, dedicated to Parvati.
Object details
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| Title | The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved sandalwood |
| Physical description | Carved sandal-wood group depicting the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Parvati is standing between the gods Shiva and Vishnu. Two minor deities above the trio shower them with flowers. They are surrounded by a flaming aureole surmounted by a grotesque Yali head. The carving is a copy of a sculpture in the Pudu Mandapa (gateway) to the great Minakshi temple in Madurai, dedicated to Parvati. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. A. Jones |
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| Accession number | IM.4-1926 |
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| Record created | August 7, 2003 |
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