Shiva
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Shiva

TitleShiva
Date1200s–1300s 13th century
Mediumbronze
ClassificationSculpture
OriginSouth India, Chola period (900–1200s) South India
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineShiva, 1200s–1300s. South India, Chola period (900–1200s). Bronze; overall: 30.3 cm (11 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of George P. Bickford, 1971.226
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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