Keywords: Bronze Sculpture,
Shaiva Saint Manikkavachakar,
Tiruvachkam manuscript
Publisher: National Museum, New Delhi
Description: This sculpture depicts the Shaiva saint Manikkavachakar. He is shown standing on a circular double lotus pedestal. His right hand is raised in chinna mudra in which the index finger is joined with the thumb. He holds the Tiruvachkam manuscript in his left hand. His appearance is akin to a monk with short hair and a sort of jewellery fastened around his forehead.
Source: National Museum, New Delhi
Type: Sculpture
Received From: National Museum, New Delhi
DC Field | Value |
dc.coverage.spatial | South India |
dc.coverage.temporal | Medieval |
dc.description | This sculpture depicts the Shaiva saint Manikkavachakar. He is shown standing on a circular double lotus pedestal. His right hand is raised in chinna mudra in which the index finger is joined with the thumb. He holds the Tiruvachkam manuscript in his left hand. His appearance is akin to a monk with short hair and a sort of jewellery fastened around his forehead. |
dc.source | National Museum, New Delhi |
dc.format.extent | H 50.2 x W 21.8 x D 20.8 cm |
dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
dc.subject | Bronze Sculpture, Shaiva Saint Manikkavachakar, Tiruvachkam manuscript |
dc.type | Sculpture |
dc.format.medium | image |
dc.format.material | Bronze |
DC Field | Value |
dc.coverage.spatial | South India |
dc.coverage.temporal | Medieval |
dc.description | This sculpture depicts the Shaiva saint Manikkavachakar. He is shown standing on a circular double lotus pedestal. His right hand is raised in chinna mudra in which the index finger is joined with the thumb. He holds the Tiruvachkam manuscript in his left hand. His appearance is akin to a monk with short hair and a sort of jewellery fastened around his forehead. |
dc.source | National Museum, New Delhi |
dc.format.extent | H 50.2 x W 21.8 x D 20.8 cm |
dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
dc.subject | Bronze Sculpture, Shaiva Saint Manikkavachakar, Tiruvachkam manuscript |
dc.type | Sculpture |
dc.format.medium | image |
dc.format.material | Bronze |