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Mohini with a parrot. From Cakresvara Temple, Sopara, near Bombay. Late 11th cent. c.

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Authors

Kramrisch, Stella
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Abstract

Description

The heavily bejewelled image of this Apsaras [sic] represents the last phase of creative monumental stone sculpture in the Deccan. Separately articulated volumes are joined and superimposed. They cohere by the rhythmic pose which holds the mood of the image. The image has also been identified as Yoganidra or Rambha. The flowers are an offering. -- 4 ft. high.

Keywords

Deccan-- Chalukya Dynasty-- Ittagi, Gadag, Alampur, Lakkundi and mis. sculpture, Chalukya, stone sculpture, book scan

Citation

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/176587

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Basham Photographs

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Image

Archives Series

Basham Collection

Date created

1954

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This item is provided for research purposes. Contact the Australian National University Archives at butlin.archives@anu.edu.au for permission to use.

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