Sculpture of Karttikeya
Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Date11th century
MediumStone
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (27.3 x 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Gabrielle P. Hubbard in memory of William L. Parker and Sarah Harrison Parker and J.W. Hubbard, Jr.
Object number91.72
Not on view
DescriptionGray-black sculpture in high relief of Karttikeya (The Young God of War). Standing figure slightly swaying; wearing jeweled bracelets, necklace, belt and crown. Right hand hold mace and left hand rests on a cock (his symbol), which tiny male figure is holding at lower left. Mounted on flat walnut veneerred stand with double platform. Sculpture excavated in 1929 in Orissa.
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