Dancing female musicians
Dateca. mid 12th century
Maker
Indian
, Rajasthan
Label TextThe front halls of Hindu and Jain temples are places for celebration and gathering. As in a royal court, musicians and dancers perform there for the god in the sanctum, and these spaces often also include images of performers. Some of the most elaborate temple halls were built out of white marble in western India under Jain patronage. These are noted for their intricate ceilings, many in the shape of upside-down lotus flowers with pendant stamens, often carved with celestial performers.
Object number54.179
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.
Credit LineMargaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund
Dimensions20 1/2 in. (52.07 cm)
Overall h.: 33 in.
Girth: 29 in.
MediumWhite marble
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