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Lovely Khmer Bronze Plaque w/ Dancing Parvati
Lovely Khmer Bronze Plaque w/ Dancing Parvati
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Northwest Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An elegant cast bronze relief depiction of the Hindu deity Parvati dancing before a mandorla. Parvati is the goddess of love, fertility, and devotion in addition to divine strength and powerful might - as well as the wife of the god Shiva who is simultaneously understood as the destroyer, regenerator, and protector of the universe and all life forms. Parvati is regarded as the mother goddess of Hinduism, and together with Saraswati (goddess of learning and knowledge) and Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and prosperity) she is part of the Tridevi or trinity of goddesses. Here Parvati is represented as a beautiful goddess bedecked with jewels and donning an elaborate headdress. She holds a phytomorphic form in her left hand - perhaps a flower such as a lotus or a sugarcane stalk. Lucite stand. Size: 3.25" H (8.3 cm); 3.875" H (9.8 cm) on stand

The Gandharan Empire made itself wealthy in part by controlling lucrative trade along the mountain passes between China in the East and the Near East and Mediterranean in the West; a great deal of this wealth went into local patronage of artisans and art. In the first century CE, Buddhism became fashionable amongst Gandharan elites, and the art produced at this time depicting Buddhist images from the past. Hindu deities are somewhat rarer to come by. Their artistic tradition of Ghandara also reflects the conquest of Alexander the Great and the introduction of styles from all sides, blended into a uniquely Gandharan tradition.

Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago

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Condition
Overall excellent. Gorgeous green patina. Deposits on verso.
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Lovely Khmer Bronze Plaque w/ Dancing Parvati

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