Indian and Himalayan Art Indra, King of the Gods' Heaven Made in Nepal, AsiaMalla Dynasty (1200-1769), c. 1200 Artist/maker unknown, Nepalese Mercury-gilded copper alloy with spinel rubies, rock crystal, and turquoise * Gallery 232, Asian Art, second floor 1994-148-596 Stella Kramrisch Collection, 1994 |
LabelIndra, an ancient deity who reigns over the heaven of the gods in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain mythology, is distinguished by his horizontal third eye. Indra is particularly popular in Nepal, among both Buddhists and Hindus. Here the god wears a close-fitting lower garment incised with subtle floral decorations. The modeling of the sculpture is similar to works made in northeastern India under the Pala and Sena dynasties (about ninth through twelfth centuries). This stylistic resonance reflects the frequent interaction between India and Nepal through Buddhist and Hindu artisans and pilgrims.Social Tags [?]buddhism [x] hindu [x] lalitasana (relaxed seated pose) [x] third eye [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
