Artist unknown, Indian
Description
Goddess Sita, bronze
3 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.
Mythological Hindu goddess Sita is the goddess of spring, agriculture, and the earth. As a child she was found in a ploughed field and was later adopted by the king of Mithila and his wife Sunayana. At the age of eightteen she married the prince Rama and always remained by his side supporting him, being loyal and faithful to him throughout her life. She is therefore seen as the model wife in the Hindu religion.
Date
n.d.
Creator
Artist unknown, Indian
Source
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rothenberg
Identifier
1985.124
Collection
Citation
Artist unknown, Indian, “Artist unknown, Indian,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed July 26, 2024, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/14874.