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The dancing lord Shiva represents the constant process of creation, preservation and destruction of the universe. He trods on the dwarf, symbolic of Ignorance, which must be eliminated if a believer is to attain release from the eternal cycle of birth and death. In Shiva's upper hands are a drum, symbol of creation, and fire, symbol of destruction. This magnificently modeled bronze image is a superb example of metal casting

Details

  • Title: Shiva Nataraja
  • Creator Nationality: American
  • Date Created: Early 13th century C.E.
  • Location Created: India, Tamil Nadu
  • Physical Dimensions: w698.5 x h869.95 x d330.2 in
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Place Part Of: Tamil Nadu
  • Geographic Origin: India, Tamil Nadu
  • Dynasty: Chola Dynasty (850-1278 C.E.)
  • Culture: Indian

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Shiva Nataraja (Supplemental)

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