Shiva Bearing Aloft the Body of His Sati
The artwork depicts a scene with three figures. The central figure, Shiva, is a man with blue skin and long dark hair, wearing a yellow dhoti with black stripes, and adorned with a necklace, bracelets, and a third eye on his forehead. He holds aloft the body of a woman, Sati, who wears a pink garment, a gold headdress, and jewelry on her arms and legs. A dark figure stands to Shiva's right, with its right arm raised. The background features a light-brown color with faint drawings.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 548 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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