- Artist’s name – N/A
- Date – mid 11th century
- Origin – Central India, Madhya Pradesh
- Size – H: 34 3/4 inches (88.3 cm) tall, W: 20 inches (50.8 cm) wide, D: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) in diameter. It weights 170 lbs.
- Current Location – The Met New York
- Description – This sculpture depicts Devata dancing. It is made of sandstone and is quite large. It stands 34 and ¾ inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 20 and ½ inch in diameter. Devata is dancing in honor of the gods. She is depicted as being incredibly beautiful. With over exaggerated features that represent typical beauty. She is also contorting her body into very difficult positions. The extreme position she is in is described in the Natyasastra which is an ancient dramatic arts treatise. These positions are known to enhance the appreciation of beauty in Hindu art. Around her head there is a crown that looks like it is covered in precious stones. She is wearing large hoop earrings as well. Around her neck there is a large necklace that also looks like it is covered in precious stones. There is a second necklace that comes off of her chest and looks to have a central piece that looks like a large pendant. On her waist there are some exquisite looking garments that could include precious stones although it is unclear if it is fabric being depicted or some other material.