Head of Candrasekhara, a manifestation of Siva, basalt
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Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham
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High jewelled diadem with pearl fringe below, with datura flowers higher up and a lotus-petal finial on the top
at the back of the head a lotus halo, with finely worked eyebrows in low relief and the 'third eye' lightly indicated in the centre of the forehead. 18 cm. 13th/14th cent.
at the back of the head a lotus halo, with finely worked eyebrows in low relief and the 'third eye' lightly indicated in the centre of the forehead. 18 cm. 13th/14th cent.
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Basham Collection
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1966
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