Standing female deity, probably Uma
Artist: Pre-Angkorian
Location: Victoria and Albert Museum
Date: circa 7th century
Materials: polished brown sandstone
Dimensions: height 58.5cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £60,000 (Total: £83,000)
Vendor: Theresa McCullough Ltd
Review number: 5011 (2001)
Provenance:
Dr. Louis Malleret acquired in Vietnam, shipped to France circa mid-1950s; private collection.
Description:
This standing figure is of a Hindu goddess from the Mekong delta region of southern Vietnam. Her two arms, rather than four, and the distinctive looped braided hair is associated with the goddess Siva. She may be a representation of Uma, one of Siva's consorts.
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