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Satyabhamalate 12th-13th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries
Bronze sculpture of a standing figure seen from behind, with blue-green patina, tall tiered headdress, jewelry, wrapped lower garment, and a circular disk at the upper back, mounted on a tiered oval base
Bronze sculpture of a standing female deity with green patina, wearing an elaborate tall crown, layered jewelry, and wrapped lower garment; arms extended slightly from the body, mounted on a circular lotus base.
Bronze sculpture of a standing female deity in tribhanga posture on a lotus base, with green patina, tall crown, layered jewelry, draped lower garment, one hand raised and one lowered in gesture.
Bronze sculpture of a female deity with green patina, wearing an elaborately carved tall crown, layered necklaces, and armlets; upper torso visible, fine casting detail throughout.

Unknown, Satyabhama, late 12th-13th century (alternate view), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hal B. Wallis, photo © Museum Associates / LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Satyabhama
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
late 12th-13th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
28 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 6 in. (71.8 x 23.5 x 15.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hal B. Wallis
Accession Number
M.70.69.3
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Dehejia, Vidya, ed. The Sensuous and Sacred: Chola Bronzes from the South of India. New York: American Federation of Arts, 2002.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.