The Hindu Goddess Rukmini
Indian (South India - Tamilnadu) School, c.1800
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
365 mm (H); 127 mm (W); 127 mm (D)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180630
Summary
Bronze sculpture, The Hindu Goddess Rukmini, Indian (South India - Tamilnadu) School, circa 1800. Large bronze figure of Rukmini, her right hand raised in flower-holding position. Standing on a lotus pedestal. Consort to POW.CLIVE.BR.3 and pair with POW.CLIVE.BR.9.
Provenance
Brought to Powis Castle from Walcot Hall in 1930. Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Credit line
Powis Castle, The Clive Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
Indian (South India - Tamilnadu) School, c.1800, sculptor