Stone sculpture of Brahma, India, 12th - 13th century Depicted with three heads, the deity is seated on a pedestal, the central face wearing a beard, the left leg tucked under his protruding belly. The jata mukuta chignon is composed of decorated tiaras and coiled locks of hair. It is adorned with large circular earrings, necklaces, anklets, strings of pearls and ornaments. The deity's attributes have now disappeared. Brahma's vehicle is the swan or goose, symbol of knowledge, shown here on the rectangular base beneath the god's left leg. The base of the pedestal shows the remains of a frieze of foliage. Height : 51 cm Missing parts.