Figure of the war god Skanda

On display

A son of Shiva, Skanda (or Karttikeya) is associated with the peacock.

Title

Figure of the war god Skanda
Associated place

Swat (place of creation)
Date

5th - 6th century AD (AD 401 - 600)
Gupta Period (AD 320 - 600)
Material and technique

steatite
Material index

steatite
Technique index

carved
Object type

figurine;

religious/ritual equipment
Dimensions

18 x 9.6 x 3.7 cm max. (height x width x depth)
with mount 21.5 x 9.6 x 4.3 cm max. (height x width x depth)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Bequeathed by Douglas and Mary Barrett, 2013.
Museum location

Ground floor | Gallery 12 | India to AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA2013.64

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