Siva killing the elephant demon
Dateca. 10th century
MakerNorth central
Indian
Label TextSiva, as the slayer of demons, is shown here in a victory pose as he holds the flayed skin of the elephant demon above his head. Powerful diagonals and the deep undercutting of the stone panel emphasize the strength of the god in overcoming his enemies.
Object number68.119
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions31 x 21 5/16 in. (78.74 x 54.17 cm)
MediumSandstone
Indian
ca. mid to late 9th century
Object number: 67.134
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