Lot n° 7
Estimation :
5000 - 8000
EUR
Uma-Maheshvara - Lot 7
Uma-Maheshvara
Southern India circa 17th-18th century
Copper alloy. H. 32 cm
Superb representation of the divine couple Shiva and Parvati
symbolizing the union of masculine and feminine principles.
The couple rests on the back of the nandi, Shiva's vehicle, and the goddess is seated holding a flower.
sits, holding a flower, on her husband's left knee.
They lean against a torana surmounted by a traditional Kirtimukha maw
of Kirtimukha, in the opening of which stands a naga
unfurls its five-headed hood above Shiva's.
(One head missing)
Provenance :
- Collection of Dr. P.M.
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