Shiva, Parvati and Nandi
Painting
ca. 1820 (made)
ca. 1820 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Siva and Parvati riding on the bull Nandi, to the right a kinnara (horse-headed musician), in the background are two male attendants. The bull is adorned with encrusted necklaces in gold. From the same series as IS.92-1952.
Object details
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| Title | Shiva, Parvati and Nandi (generic) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Shiva and Parbati riding on Nandi, opaque watercolour on paper, southwest Deccan, possibly Thanjavur or Arcot, ca. 1820 |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Siva and Parvati riding on the bull Nandi, to the right a kinnara (horse-headed musician), in the background are two male attendants. The bull is adorned with encrusted necklaces in gold. From the same series as IS.92-1952. |
| Content description | Siva and Parvati riding on the bull Nandi, to the right a kinnara (horse-headed musician), in the background are two male attendants. The bull is adorned with encrusted necklaces in gold. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Katherine Tancred. |
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| Accession number | IS.94-1952 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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