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English: Period: Post-Gupta period

Date: mid- 6th century

Culture: India (Rajasthan, Tanesara)

Medium: Gray schist

Dimensions: H. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Classification: Sculpture

Notes: The idol is one of a group of seven mother goddesses (Parvati). They were integral to early temple iconographic schema, as seen at sixth-century Aihole. These idols were consigned to dedicated shrines beyond city boundaries. The combined power of the seven matrikas was considered embodied in the mother goddess, Durga.

Courtesy: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Date 6th century AD
date QS:P,+550-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7b7EA7152E-99D7-45D4-A5F1-0BC1BC8CC8A8%7d&oid=38203
Author 6th century Gupta Empire Period, Unknown Artist

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