INDIAN
Shiva
(12th century)

Medium
basalt

Measurements
40.1 × 17.7 × 19.8 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1972
NGV

Gallery location
Level 1, NGV International

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Rajasthan / Madhya Pradesh), India

Accession Number
AS27-1972

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Head of Shiva, with domed hair decorated with chains, cresent moon and 'kirtimukha' mask.