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Nandi, the Bull Mount of Shiva15th century (?)

Not on view
Bronze sculpture of a recumbent bull with golden decorative harness and crosshatch pattern, resting on a drum-shaped pedestal with green patina
Bronze sculpture of a seated bull (Nandi) with ornamental trappings and decorative collar, mounted atop a thick cylindrical bronze pedestal with patinated green and brown surface.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Nandi, the Bull Mount of Shiva
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
15th century (?)
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.13 x 19.05 x 19.05 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart
Accession Number
M.85.159.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.