Shiva, Parvati and Nandi
Painting
ca. 1820 (made)
ca. 1820 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, with embossed designs, depicting Shiva in his five-headed (Panchanana) form seated with Parvati, the bull Nandi at their feet, and to either side an attendant.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Shiva, Parvati and Nandi (generic) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Shiva Panchanana with Parvati and Nandi, southwest Deccan, possibly Thanjavur or Arcot, ca. 1820 |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, with embossed designs, depicting Shiva in his five-headed (Panchanana) form seated with Parvati, the bull Nandi at their feet, and to either side an attendant. |
| Content description | Shiva in his five-headed (Panchanana) form seated with Parvati, the bull Nandi at their feet, and to either side an attendant. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Katherine Tancred. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.92-1952 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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