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The goddess Parvati standing on a lotus pedestal holding a blossom in her right hand.
Parvati
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Parvati

Maker Indian Artist
Date15th-16th century
Place of originIndia
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions13 x 5 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (33 x 14.6 x 9.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Funk
Object number2006.35
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe goddess Parvati standing on a lotus pedestal holding a blossom in her right hand.
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