A Tamil Nadu copper figural group of Shiva, Parvati and Skanda (Somaskanda), South India, 19th century, 16cm. diam. x 13.2cm. high Somaskanda is a particular form of representation of Shiva with his consort Parvati, and Skanda as a child. This family group depiction of Shiva originated during the 6th-8th centuries during the period of the Pallava in South India. The representation shows Shiva with four arms and Uma, and between them the infant Kanda is shown dancing with ecstasy. Please refer to department for condition report