Siva Who Bears the Crescent Moon
Date11th Century
Object PlaceIndia, South Asia, Asia
Dimensions18 1/2 inches (46.99 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Object number80.38
DescriptionSiva (Hindu diety) is shown in formal, frontal position with his weight evenly distributed on both legs. He holds an axe and an antelope in one set of hands. His normal right hand is held in gesture of abhaya-mudra (do not fear), his normal left in ahuya-varada mudra (to come and receive). His hair is decorated with a moon, cobra and flowers.On View
On view
1897
1280/1368
c. 1640
15th/16th Century
1985
17th Century
15th Century
about A.D. 125
1921
