
Sujet
Relief with depiction of a Yakshi, a female divinity
Légende
Relief with depiction of a Yakshi, a female divinity, Accepted as symbols of fertility and of the female earth spirit yakshis were usually portrayed as voluptuous women who can cause a tree to bear fruit. Her posture suggests maternal energy and sensuality. Central India. Hindu. 10th 11th century, AD. Rajasthan.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/Theresa McCullough Collection, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A23_108
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
12,8Mo (665,4Ko) / 10,7cm x 30,0cm / 1264 x 3543 (300dpi)