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The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara)20th century (?)

Not on view
Bronze sculpture of a four-armed standing deity, seen from the back, with a multi-tiered crown, traces of polychrome on the lower garment, and four outstretched arms holding attributes

Unknown, The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 20th century (?) (alternate view), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara)
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
20th century (?)
Medium
Silver alloy inlaid with copper and gemstones
Dimensions
5 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (13.18 x 6.99 x 3.49 cm)
Credit Line
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase
Accession Number
M.72.1.5
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Rosenfield, John. The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.