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Shiva as the Supreme Teacher14th-15th century

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Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Shiva as the Supreme Teacher
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
14th-15th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
5 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (14.28 x 17.46 x 9.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Nicolais
Accession Number
M.76.98a-b
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.
  • Kramrisch, Stella. Manifestations of Shiva. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1981.