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Standing Shiva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal statue of "Standing Shiva". Male figure with four arms. Two arms at sides of body, slightly bent at elbows. Right hand holds object similar to a trident. Left hand holds object similar to a serpent. Other two arms raised, one to side and one above. Wears a short skirt and jewelry around neck. Elongated, curved frame with flame-like protrusions surrounds figure. Frame wider at top than bottom. Statue on circular base. Dark background.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
India
Dimensions
406 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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