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Summary

Description
English : Sculpture of Shiva in copper alloy from India (Tamil Nadu).
Dimensions: 30 x 22 1/2 x 7 in. Circa 950-1000. Dim :76.20 x 57.15 x 17.78 cm. Art of the Chola dynasty (IXe -XIIIe c.)
Français : Sculpture de Shiva dans un alliage de cuivre en provenance du Tamil Nadu ( Inde ). Circa 950-1000. Dimensions : 76.20 x 57.15 x 17.78 cm. Art Chola (IXe -XIIIe s.)
Date between circa 950 and circa 1000
Source LACMA
institution QS:P195,Q1641836
Author Sculptor unknown. Photographed by the LACMA.
Other versions Derivative works of this file: Shiva as the Lord of Dance LACMA edit.jpg

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A 10th century Chola dynasty bronze sculpture of the Hindu god Nataraja (Shiva). Dimensions: 76.20 x 57.15 x 17.78 cm.

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