Important Notice

Early Vijayanagara Period
South India, 14th Century
Bronze
Height: 1.75 in (4.5 cm)
Width: 1.25 in (3 cm)
Depth: 1 in (2.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Formerly in the Collection of Late Nalini and Haridas Swali
Private Collection, Mumbai

The beauty of this piece lies in the skilled craftsmanship of its execution. Although this is a miniature, the craftsman has cast it with the same care and attention to detail as a large sculpture. Goddess Parvati, known as Uma when shown seated, holds a flower bud in her right hand. The position is lalitasana, or the posture of ease. The left hand balances the body with a natural tilt. She sits on a double lotus pedestal with a rectangular base at the bottom similar to the larger bronzes.

Early Vijayanagara Period
South India, 14th Century
Bronze
Height: 1.75 in (4.5 cm)
Width: 1.25 in (3 cm)
Depth: 1 in (2.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Formerly in the Collection of Late Nalini and Haridas Swali
Private Collection, Mumbai

The beauty of this piece lies in the skilled craftsmanship of its execution. Although this is a miniature, the craftsman has cast it with the same care and attention to detail as a large sculpture. Goddess Parvati, known as Uma when shown seated, holds a flower bud in her right hand. The position is lalitasana, or the posture of ease. The left hand balances the body with a natural tilt. She sits on a double lotus pedestal with a rectangular base at the bottom similar to the larger bronzes.