Figure of Parvati
Printer-friendly versionFigure of Parvati, 19th century
India, Jaipur, Hindu
Alabaster, largely painted gold with details in red, green ,blue and black
Donated by Mrs Captain Bowles, 1896
Museum number 1896-4
Carved from a single block of white alabaster. Probably represents Parvati as Devi seated on a throne with a small parasol above. Four arms, two held in front, one with a rosary, the other with a pot. Lotus flowers at each shoulder with closed lotuses at her feet. Flanked by two attendants holding yak hair whisks. Two elephants above hold water pots pouring water over the goddess.
