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.


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