Siva Who Bears the Crescent Moon
Date11th Century
Object PlaceIndia, South Asia, Asia
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions18 1/2 inches (46.99 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Object number80.38
DescriptionSiva (Hindu diety) is shown in formal, frontal position with his weight evenly distributed on both legs. He holds an axe and an antelope in one set of hands. His normal right hand is held in gesture of abhaya-mudra (do not fear), his normal left in ahuya-varada mudra (to come and receive). His hair is decorated with a moon, cobra and flowers.On View
On viewLocations
- (not entered) Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 3, European Sculpture & Decorative, Gallery 7
10th/11th Century
1112/1152
907/1053
1280/1368
11th Century
1280/1368
1280/1368
late 8th/early 9th Century