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Head of Nandi, the Bull Mount of Shiva5th-6th century (?)

Not on view
Terracotta sculpture of a bovine head with closed eyes and short horns, angled downward, mounted on a reddish-brown wood pedestal
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of Nandi, the Bull Mount of Shiva
Place Made
India, Madhya Pradesh, Pawaya
Date Made
5th-6th century (?)
Medium
Sandstone
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (13.97 x 14.92 x 16.51 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart
Accession Number
M.91.179.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art