Shiva en Parvati

anonymous, 900 - 1100

Shiva and Parvati. India, Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh. Latter half of 10th or early 11th century. Sandstone. Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati are shown here aslovers. Parvati is seated on Shiva's right thigh with herright arm around his shoulder.

  • Artwork typesculpture, relief (sculpture)
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1966-1
  • Dimensionsheight 59.3 cm x height 49.3 cm x width 45 cm x depth 16.5 cm x weight 40.6 kg

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shiva en Parvati

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1966-1

  • Description

    Shiva en Parvati met achter hen hemelingen in relief; een gedeelte van de benen, de lotus- troon en de rijdieren ontbreken. Op sokkel.

Creation

  • Creation

    • sculptor: anonymous, Rajasthan
    • sculptor: anonymous, Uttar Pradesh

  • Dating

    900 - 1100

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 59.3 cm x height 49.3 cm x width 45 cm x depth 16.5 cm x weight 40.6 kg

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Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • J.E. van Lohuizen-de Leeuw, 'A fine piece of Medieaeval sculpture', Bulletin van de Vereeniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst. Nieuwe Serie 32 (jan 1951), pp. 70-72.

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