The Half-Male, Half-Female Form of Shiva (Shiva Ardhanarishvara)

The sculpture depicts a human figure with a combination of male and female physical characteristics. The figure has a dark brown patina and appears to be made of stone or metal. The upper body has short sleeves and exhibits male features on the right side, including a muscular chest. The left side of the chest has female breasts. The figure has no head or neck. The lower body wears a long, pleated skirt with a decorative waistband. The right leg is thicker and appears more masculine, while the left leg is thinner. The figure stands on a black rectangular base.