A BRONZE GROUP OF SHIVA AND PARVATI, PALA PERIOD Northeastern India, 11^th-12^th century. The divine couple seated in lalitasana on a double lotus pedestal, Shiva's primary right hand reaching towards his consort’s chin, his primary left around her back and cupping her breast, both backed by a flaming halo.

Provenance: From a French private collection.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, with traces of age and wear, a few losses, some casting flaws, nicks, dents, and with a fine natural patina overall.

Weight: 437 g
Dimensions: Height 12.9 cm

Auction result comparison: Compare a related bronze group of Shiva and Parvati, dated 11^th-12^th century, at Christie’s New York in Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works of Art on 20 March 2019, lot 650, sold for USD 15,000.