Sandstone
5th cent. CE, Gupta Period
India
CSMVS
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient India
Theme
Later Civilisations of Land and Sea
Subtheme
Ancient India: 6th Century BCE to 5th Century CE
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Madhya Pradesh
Accession Number
2009.523
Description
This head of serpent goddess reflects the aesthetic of the Gupta period — oval face, large eyes, noble nose, and expressive lips. Serpent worship, rooted in indigenous cults of nature worship, continues in parts of India, highlighting deep cultural and religious
continuity.