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Lovers (Mithuna)
c. 973
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
Along with the adjacent architectural frieze with dancer and musicians, this tender scene was built into the exterior wall of the now ruined Purana Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Erotic imagery depicting couples interacting with each other in various postures were important components on the exterior of Hindu temples. They underscore the infinite beauty and abundance of the created world.
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Details
- Title: Lovers (Mithuna)
- Date Created: c. 973
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 35.3 x 34.3 cm (13 7/8 x 13 1/2 in.)
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1962.165
- Medium: sandstonewith limestone wash
- Department: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Culture: Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Sikar, Harshagiri, Pratihara Dynasty, 10th Century
- Credit Line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Collection: Indian Art
- Accession Number: 1962.165
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