Accession Number1980/2.293
TitleSiva and Paravati
Artist(s)IndianArtist NationalityIndian (South Asian)Object Creation Date12th centuryMedium & SupportsandstoneDimensions 17 1/2 in x 11 in x 3 1/2 in (44.45 cm x 27.94 cm x 8.89 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. FigielLabel copyShiva, the powerful Hindu god of destruction, can be recognized here by the trident he carries in his upper right hand—his characteristic weapon—and his tall hairdo of matted locks, signifying the aspect of his character as divine aescetic. His consort Parvati is seated on his left knee. Shallow reliefs of the kind seen here are frequently found decorating niches in temple architecture throughout the Indian subcontinent; the style of these figures suggest that this relief probably came from the modern provinces of Madhya Pradesh or even Rajasthan.
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Keywords
Hinduism
Shiva
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