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The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali11th-12th century

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Small bronze sculpture of a multi-armed, multi-headed deity seated cross-legged on a stepped base, with a near-black patina and green verdigris accents
Small bronze sculpture of a multi-armed deity seated in cross-legged posture on a lotus base, with stacked crown and multiple hands holding attributes, dark patinated surface with traces of red pigment.

Unknown, The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali, 11th-12th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Jerry Heymann, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali
Place Made
Central Tibet
Date Made
11th-12th century
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (12.06 x 9.52 x 6.98 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jerry Heymann
Accession Number
M.84.221.7
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Reedy, Chandra L. Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style and Choices. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1997.