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* 127 Thus, the sculpture can better be confirmed as the
image of Vaikuntha Vaisnavi. Here the image of a dead body on
the seat of the deity along with the sign of a fox and two birds on
each side seems to be a later appropriation to the concept of
Vaikuntha Vaisnavi.
Kiritamukuta, rectangular beaded necklace, chain,
wrist bengles (Stretching almost from ankles to the wrist) armlets,
string like waist gridles with naramundamala are some of the
general ornamental item observed on the body of this sculpture.
The dignity of the sensuous representation still continued with
diaphanous garment.
Physiognomy :
The robust bodily form with sinuous lines is the
characteristic feature of this sculpture. 147 The face almost of a
betel leaf shape with a thick sensuous pair of lips and probably of
close eyes (erosion have made it difficult to identify) have duly
highlighted the calm and contemplative sentiment of the image. 148
Slightly sloping shoulder, heavy rounded breast, elongated torso
with an animated fleshy abdomen have exposed the sensuous
qualities of a fully grown woman and on the other hand the smooth
texture of the plastic surface of the image have clearly referred to
a sophisticated classical idiom. However, the image though have
sensuous fleshy character but it is more refined, infesting a
sublime beauty to the composition. The beauty of the lion head on
the right side of this four headed deity refreshing us almost with
147. Dutta, M. : Op-cit, 1990, p.97.
148. A 10th century feature
Ibid, p.80.