Image title: Kumbha (holy pitcher)

This stone sculpture shows the Kumbha, or the “holy pitcher”, from the 2nd century A.D.—This image of Kumbha was discovered from Hadigaon, Kathmandu. There are four female heads carved around its body part. These figures are considered as the Goddesses of Prosperity.

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The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu stone sculpture (prastara-murti-kala) section.