Sita as Goddess

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Sita as Goddess

India, Tamil Nadu, circa 1100
Sculpture
Granulite
52 x 16 x 11 3/4 in. (132.08 x 40.64 x 29.84 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.80.6.5)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Newman, Richard.  The Stone Sculpture of India: a Study of the Materials Used by Indian Sculptors from ca. 2nd Century B.C. to the 16th Century.  Cambridge, MA:  Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard University Art Museums, 1984.
  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Newman, Richard.  The Stone Sculpture of India: a Study of the Materials Used by Indian Sculptors from ca. 2nd Century B.C. to the 16th Century.  Cambridge, MA:  Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard University Art Museums, 1984.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.
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