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Head of Shiva

Indian

Artwork Details

Head of Shiva
10th century - 11th century
Indian
sandstone
10 1/16 in x 5 1/4 in x 5 5/8 in (25.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 14.3 cm);10 1/16 in x 5 1/4 in x 5 5/8 in (25.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 14.3 cm)
Gift of Mark and Iuliana Phillips
1998/1.182

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This head depicts Shiva in his aspect as the perfect ascetic. His long hair, in matted locks, is again piled high on his head, although here he also wears a diadem. A third eye, symbolizing his powers as a seer, is visible on his forehead.
Exhibited in "Divine Encounters, Earthly Pleasures: Twenty Centuries of Indian Art," 12/12/03-2/22/04.

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