Regarded as one of the finest example of Indian art, this piece has been exhibited at many museums, the world over.It is estimated to be at least 2000 years old; and is carved out of a single piece of stone. It looks life like, and has exquisite carvings.The slight bend in the left leg endows the statue with a subtle impression of graceful motion, which some observers have described as the "gait of a swan" or maralagimini.
