Shiva on Nandi
Painting
late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Shiva ridng Nandi, worshipped by a sage and a youth. Shiva holds a trident, lotus and lota; the river Ganges pours from Shiva's high-piled hair.
Object details
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| Title | Shiva on Nandi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Shiva riding Nandi, opaque watercolour on paper, probably Kashmir, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Shiva ridng Nandi, worshipped by a sage and a youth. Shiva holds a trident, lotus and lota; the river Ganges pours from Shiva's high-piled hair. |
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| Content description | Shiva ridng Nandi, worshipped by a sage and a youth. Shiva holds a trident, lotus and lota. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
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| Accession number | IS.203-1955 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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