painting
- Museum number
- 1940,0713,0.79
- Description
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Gouache painting on paper. Ardhanarisvara, a deity composed of both Śiva and his consort Parvati, representing the masculine and feminine energies of Hinduism. The river Ganga flows from Śiva's matted dreadlocks, while Parvati is veiled; he carries the trident and drum, while she carries a sword.
- Production date
- 1800 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 31 centimetres (including border)
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Height: 19 centimetres
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Width: 20.60 centimetres (including border)
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Width: 12.30 centimetres
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- Curator's comments
- Cameron, A:
This painting was previously stored with 31 others of a similar style in a folder entitled 'Deccan: purchased at Poona. C. AD 1800.'
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1940
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 1940,0713,0.79