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Shiva with Crystal & Gold-inlaid Eyes
Bengal, India
18th-19th century
height: 38.2cm, weight: 4.525kg
This heavy, tall image of Shiva is in the Bengal style, with tall, rectangular form and out-stretched arms. The image's eyes have been inlaid with crystal and gold (there is
a small chip to the crystal inlay of the left eye.) He wears necklaces, the priestly sacred thread, arm bands, bangles, finger and thumb rings, anklets, a pleated dhoti, and
a prominent crown. The image stands on a lotus petal dais which rests on a square platform.
Inventory no.: 757
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Shiva with Crystal & Gold-inlaid Eyes
Bengal, India
18th-19th century
height: 38.2cm, weight: 4.525kg
This heavy, tall image of Shiva is in the Bengal style, with tall, rectangular form and out-stretched arms. The image's eyes have been inlaid with crystal and gold (there is
a small chip to the crystal inlay of the left eye.) He wears necklaces, the priestly sacred thread, arm bands, bangles, finger and thumb rings, anklets, a pleated dhoti, and
a prominent crown. The image stands on a lotus petal dais which rests on a square platform.
Inventory no.: 757
This Item is available - Ask about this item
