Chandi

Historical period(s)
Pala-Sena dynasty, 12th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
H x W x D (figure): 20.1 x 12.4 x 8 cm (7 15/16 x 4 7/8 x 3 1/8 in)
Geography
Bangladesh
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David R. Nalin
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1992.50a-b
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Sculpture
Type

Figure: goddess

Keywords
Bangladesh, casting, Pala-Sena dynasty (750 - 1100), WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Thomas Welbourne Clark. Evolution of Hinduism in medieval Bengali literature: Śiva, Caṇḍi, Manasa. 17, 3. London : University of London. .
  • Nihar Ranjan Ray. Eastern Indian Bronzes. Lalit Kala Series of Indian Art New Dehli: Lalit Kala Akademi. pp. 1-75.
  • Medieval Sculpture from Eastern India: Selections from the Nalin Collection. Livingston: Nalini International Publications. 74, 46.
  • Somnath Mukhopadhyay. Caṇḍi in art and iconography. Delhi: Agam Kala Prakashan. 503-518.
Collection Area(s)
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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