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9th century · Stone · Asian Art

A devotee used this charming rendering of the Shiva family assembled on a single pedestal for worship, likely in a private chapel. Shiva holds a rosary (aksamala) and flask; his wife, Parvati, a mirror. Both are crowned and jeweled as if Kashmiri monarchs. Shiva’s calf bull Vrsabha nuzzles close to his lord, and the couple’s two children flank the ensemble.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Stone

Culture

India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Michael and Georgia de Havenon, 1989