BronzeIndia , 19th centuryDimensions: Height 30 cm by 14 cmWeight: 2782,8 gramsStatue of Shiva and Parvati in one body, standing with a slight curve in the hip on a double reverse lotus base. The right side is a representation of Shiva dressed in a short dhoti with intricate pattern and fastened to the hip with a decorative hip belt, one arm raised and holding his attribute the gada or club, the other bent pointing the fingers down to the ground. The left body is Parvati dressed in a long striped dhoti fastened with the same hipbelt, one arm raised with her hand forming a mudra.The statue is wearing a high conical headdress with intricate designs on each side. When looking at the back of the statue we also see the different hairstyle for the Hindu gods.