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Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance

Cleveland Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts a male figure with four arms dancing within a ring. The figure has one leg bent behind him and the other bent in front. He wears a crown and jewelry on his wrists, neck, and ankles. His arms are positioned in various directions, with hands in different mudras. The ring around him is adorned with flames or fire-like protrusions. At the base of the ring, two small figures are visible. The background features a gradient from dark to light gray. The sculpture represents Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance.

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714 × 893 px
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