Statue
29-64-249
From: India | Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-64-249 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Indian |
Provenience | India | Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur |
Date Made | 10th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Sandstone |
Iconography | Female | Yogini |
Description | Life size sandstone bust of a Yogini: head, shoulders, and bust, with prominent breasts, high crown, chains, and pendants. This piece is said to have come from the Temple of Sixty-four Yoginis (Chausath Yogini Temple in Bherāghāt ) built near Jabalpur during the 10th century. |
Height | 58.4 cm |
Width | 39.9 cm |
Credit Line | Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918 |
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