Seated Four-Armed Shiva
The image shows a statue of Seated Four-Armed Shiva. The statue depicts a figure with four arms sitting on an animal. The figure has a crown on top of their head. Two arms are bent at the elbow with hands in front of the chest and stomach. Two arms extend out to the sides behind. The figure is wearing a necklace and a short dhoti. The figure sits on an animal with a long snout. The animal has two large teeth protruding from its mouth. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal. The background is dark.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 12th century
- Medium:
- Copper
- Culture:
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions:
- 484 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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