Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar

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Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar

India, Tamil Nadu, early 12th century
Sculpture
Granulite with traces of paint
48 1/4 x 21 x 13 in. (122.55 x 53.34 x 33.02 cm)
Gift of Christian Humann (M.74.138.4)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.