Frieze

This sandstone frieze with a row of five figures representing the Hindu goddesses Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda and the Hindu god Ganesa, dates to the 10th century. It comes from Madhya Pradesh in central India.

The carved relief has a row of five figures representing the Hindu goddesses Varahi, Indrani, Chamunda and the Hindu god Ganesa, from a Saptamatrika or 'Seven Mothers' group.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-583-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1970.261
Date:	10th century 5th - 6th century
Material:	Sandstone, carved in relief
Dimensions:	706 mm x 395 mm
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Subject:	Sculpture
Who:	Chamunda Ganesa Indrani Vaishnavi Varahi
Where:	India
Event:
Description:	Sandstone frieze carved in relief with a row of five figures representing the Hindu goddesses Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda and the Hindu god Ganesa: Indian, Gupta period, 5th to 6th century
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