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Shrine

1825-1875
Place of origin
Deccan?

A three piece shrine but the figure fits poorly and might not belong. The arch has been fixed to the base, which has a rat to one side so might originally have held Ganesha. The figure is labelled as " Shiva as Ganesha" with no explanation. Shiva as a God of Wisdom. The attributes in his four arms are unclear, perhaps a conch, chakra, club and bowl. The mark on his forehead could be interpreted as Vaishnavite, brass colour, little wear.


Object details

Category
India Museum
Object type
Shrine
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
Materials and techniques
Brass, little wear.
Brief description
Standing male shrine, Deccan?, 1825-1875
Physical description
A three piece shrine but the figure fits poorly and might not belong. The arch has been fixed to the base, which has a rat to one side so might originally have held Ganesha. The figure is labelled as " Shiva as Ganesha" with no explanation. Shiva as a God of Wisdom. The attributes in his four arms are unclear, perhaps a conch, chakra, club and bowl. The mark on his forehead could be interpreted as Vaishnavite, brass colour, little wear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.4cm
Object history
Formerly held in The India Museum, London, and transferred to the South Kensington Museum ( now the V&A) in 1879
Other number
462 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
910(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
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