Studies in Indian Art c12.s8.25

c12.s8.25

The scene in this panel illustrates Nanda reconciling or propitiating his proud and spirited wife. Both are seated on a long bench. Sundarī's head is turned away from Nanda and her back is turned towards him. The weight of her body rests on the right hand placed on the bench. The pose of the left hand shows that it was placed against her cheek or head. The left leg is placed on the right one as of interlocking and fixing it. Sundarī is wearing profuse armlets (valaya), heavy anklets (nūpura), a dhoti and a broad girdle over it. Under the bench is a garland basket (माल्य-चंगेरिका).