Description A CHAM SILVER FIGURE OF UMA
Champa, 15th century or earlier. The figure finely cast and neatly incised, depicting Uma, consort of Shiva, standing upright in a dynamic posture with both arms bent, the left hand raised to her head and the right hand extended forwards, the face showing a serene expression with arched brows, almondshaped eyes, long earlobes, a broad nose and thick lips, the goddess richly adorned in jewelry, wearing a diadem and a loincloth, revealing her prominent breasts.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 476.1 g
Dimensions: Height 20.6 cm