A torso of the goddess Uma
Cambodia, Baphuon style, mid 11th century
Grey-brown sandstone torso.
This is the Hindu godddess Uma, the consort of lord Shiva. The goddess of light and beauty.
H. 43.9 cm (excluding base)
Provenance:
Collection Nies, The Netherlands
Collection MACO, The Netherlands
Literature:
Published in: Sculpture from Cambodia and Thailand/Eersel 1977. Introduction by Dr. J.E. van Lohuizen-de Leeuw, Amsterdam