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Rukminilate 12th-13th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Images of the Divine in South Asia
Bronze sculpture of a standing female figure in a triple-bend pose on a lotus pedestal, with elaborate crown, jewelry, and patterned garment, greenish patina throughout
Bronze sculpture of a standing female figure viewed from behind, with green patina, wearing finely incised draped garments, elaborate jewelry, and an ornate headdress, posed in a gentle tribhanga stance on a lotus base.
Bronze sculpture of a standing female figure with green patina, wearing an elaborate crown, layered necklaces, and finely incised draped lower garment, one hand holding a small vessel, posed in a slight tribhanga stance on a rounded pedestal.
Bronze sculpture of a standing female figure with green patina, shown in a gentle tribhanga pose on an oval base. Elaborate jewelry including necklaces, armlets, and anklets; finely incised draped lower garment. Tall crown of stacked hair, one raised hand holding a flower bud.
Bronze sculpture, upper torso of a standing figure with green patina, shown in three-quarter view. Tall cylindrical crown with ridged hair, large circular earring, and layered necklaces with finely cast detail. One hand holds a small flower bud.

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

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Rukmini
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
late 12th-13th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
27 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (68.9 x 24.8 x 14.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hal B. Wallis
Accession Number
M.70.69.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.