Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, ca. 1690, attributed to the artist Devidasa. Beetles form parts of the jewels on the five-headed deities eight arms.
Featured on PDR in the collection Beetle Carapaces in Basohli Miniature Paintings (ca. 1660–1700)
In his fourteenth-century treatise on gemology, the Rajasthani scientist Ṭhakkura Pherū tracks the origins of precious stones back to a trip taken by the demon Bala to the heavens:
Also appearing in the collection…
Sadashiva Worshipped by Parvati
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ca. 1690
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