Three Parts to a Figurative Sculpture - Added
There are generally three distinct component parts to a figurative sculpture: figure, base and back (torana). The first is the figure itself. Almost all of the figures in Himalayan style art can be easily categorized into the Eleven Figurative Forms. There will of course always be exceptions.
The second part of a sculpture is the base with four general types: throne, lotus, with legs and rock outcropping.
The third part of a sculpture is the back (torana). Backs of sculpture are understood through the three periods of time beginning with early, middle and late torana designs. This is also the only part of the three sculptural components which is not always required or necessary.