An Indian god and goddess, each with four arms, seated on golden thrones. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.

These Hindu deities are most consistent with Shiva and his consort Parvati. Each is holding a thin black and white snake and bears a crescent moon combined with a tripundra mark on the forehead, all associated with Shiva. He is also holding a small water pot in one hand, which is another Shiva attribute