Provenance:
The Kronos Collections, acquired in 2002
The deity is portrayed with full lips, heavy lidded eyes, and elongated earlobes. Her elaborate coiffure is surmounted by a tiara with central lozenge-shaped and oval jewels.
Gupta terracotta sculptures are known for their grace and suppleness. Unlike earlier, more rigid forms, these figures possess a naturalistic fluidity of movement. The artists masterfully modeled the clay to suggest a soft, pliable form with a smooth, polished texture. A key feature is the idealized human figure, which combines realism with spiritual serenity. Faces are serene and expressive, often with a subtle, gentle smile that conveys inner peace. This meditative quality is a hallmark of Gupta art, seen in both religious and secular figures.