Kartikeya

Four-armed image of Kartikeya is seated at ease on peacock with right leg suspended, foot resting on a lotus, and left leg is folded at the back of the peacock. In the upper hands he holds thunderbolt and Shakti. He is adorned with various ornaments. Lower left hand holds an indistinct object. Nose is chipped off.

Kind

artefact

Date

1500–1599 CE