Temple architectural element (tundal), carved with a deity.

Temple architectural element (tundal), carved with a deity. Weathered wood, worn by time and the elements. Newar, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 18th–19th centuries. H 48 × W 17 cm. The deity, depicted in a supple pose reminiscent of the tribhaṅga, likely belongs to the Śivaite tradition. The presence of the triśūla (trident), a major attribute of Śiva, as well as a carved third eye in the center of the forehead, suggests a form of Pārvatī or, more broadly, a manifestation of Devī/Śakti.

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Fine arts

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Chinon

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H 48 × B 17 cm