Eight Armed Shiva Dancing Between Two Pillars
| Title | Eight Armed Shiva Dancing Between Two Pillars |
|---|---|
| Date | 900s–1000s 10th century |
| Medium | sandstone |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | India, Rajasthan, Chandela Dynasty, 10th - 11th century India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Eight Armed Shiva Dancing Between Two Pillars, 900s–1000s. India, Rajasthan, Chandela Dynasty, 10th - 11th century. Sandstone; overall: 46.4 x 45.7 x 22.2 cm (18 1/4 x 18 x 8 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, James Parmelee Fund, 1958.288 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Eight Armed Shiva Dancing Between Two Pillars” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 900s–1000s. It is executed in sandstone and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: India, Rajasthan, Chandela Dynasty, 10th - 11th century. Browse more public-domain art from India.
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