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Kumara Seated on a Peacock in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, September 2010
Kumara Seated on a Peacock
Date: 11th–12th century
Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Medium: Gilt-copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Stoll, 1984
Accession Number: 1984.494.3
Description:
Kumara, "the everlasting youthful son," is an epithet of Skanda, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is also identified with Karttikeya, the god of war in the Hindu pantheon. Here, he is depicted riding his vehicle, the peacock Paravani, a creature renowned for its aggressiveness and speed in combat.
Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/6000...
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Date: 11th–12th century
Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Medium: Gilt-copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Stoll, 1984
Accession Number: 1984.494.3
Description:
Kumara, "the everlasting youthful son," is an epithet of Skanda, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is also identified with Karttikeya, the god of war in the Hindu pantheon. Here, he is depicted riding his vehicle, the peacock Paravani, a creature renowned for its aggressiveness and speed in combat.
Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/6000...
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