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Siva with attendants
Siva with attendants

Siva with attendants

Date11th-12th century
Label TextThe Hindu god Siva stands upon his vehicle, Nandi, and is surrounded by attendants. The strict symmetry, forward-facing pose and structured hierarchy give the sculpture an architectural quality. Siva's niche is flanked by kneeling elephants and mythological creatures called sardulas. Brahma and Vishnu are found in the upper left and right corners. At the very top is a small seated figure of Siva.
Object number69.15
Provenance[William H. Wolff, Inc., New York]; purchased from gallery by Seattle Art Museum (Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection), 1969
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions55 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (140.97 x 72.39 cm) Overall h.: 58 1/4 in.
MediumSandstone
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