Image: 6th century Mother Goddess Matrika murti, India

Description: Period: Post-Gupta period Date: mid- 6th century Culture: India (Rajasthan, Tanesara) Medium: Gray schist Dimensions: H. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Classification: Sculpture Notes: The idol is one of a group of seven mother goddesses (Parvati). They were integral to early temple iconographic schema, as seen at sixth-century Aihole. These idols were consigned to dedicated shrines beyond city boundaries. The combined power of the seven matrikas was considered embodied in the mother goddess, Durga. Courtesy: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Title: 6th century Mother Goddess Matrika murti, India
Credit: http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7b7EA7152E-99D7-45D4-A5F1-0BC1BC8CC8A8%7d&oid=38203
Author: 6th century Gupta Empire Period, Unknown Artist
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License: Public domain
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