An authentic 11/12th Period bronze figure of the Goddess Uma, the wife of Shiva. The figure has patina excavation, beautiful face and detail of the garment, while displaying the upper torso. The Goddess Uma, also known as Parvati, reincarnated from Sati, daughter of the mountains, was the second consort of Shiva. When she finally attracted Shiva , after a long and physically grueling courtship. Cambodia was the center of the Khmer Empire with its capital at Angkor. Angkor Wat is one of the world's greatest temples built during this period. The figure including the base measures approximately 3.25 x 2 inches( without base 2.5 X 2 inches).