Standing Deity, possibly Shiva
Figure
ca. 7th century (made)
ca. 7th century (made)
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The torso is nude, but richly decorated with ornaments and the Brahmin's sacred cord. The heavily curled hair is caught up into a bunch on the top of the head, behind which is an elliptical halo. The arms are missing from the elbow, but the right forearm was raised.
Object details
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| Title | Standing Deity, possibly Shiva (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Basalt |
| Brief description | Standing deity possibly Shiva, Basalt, 7th century, Aurangabad region, Maharashtra, Deccan |
| Physical description | The torso is nude, but richly decorated with ornaments and the Brahmin's sacred cord. The heavily curled hair is caught up into a bunch on the top of the head, behind which is an elliptical halo. The arms are missing from the elbow, but the right forearm was raised. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Captain J. G. Willoughby, 33rd Cavarly, Springsfield, Bourton-on-the-Water |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Captain J. G. Willoughby, 33rd Cavarly, Springsfield, Bourton-on-the-Water. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1915-1945M |
| Historical context | This torso typifies the late Gupta / early medieval style of the western Deccan, the greatest expression of which is to be found at the rock cut temples of Ellora and Ajanta. This figure appears to have been free-standing rather than rock-cut, and probably belonged to a small temple in the region. The elegant modelling, rich ornamentation and elaborate coiffure have their closest parallels in the monumental sculptures seen at Ellora. |
| Production | Aurangabad region, Maharashtra, Deccan, India |
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| Accession number | IM.13-1915 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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