Head of Shiva as an ascetic

On display

Title

Head of Shiva as an ascetic
Associated place

Kashmir (place of creation)
Date

10th century (AD 901 - 1000)
Material and technique

black stone
Material index

stone
Technique index

carved
Object type

stela;

religious/ritual equipment;

figurine
Dimensions

with mount 33.5 x 25.5 x 11.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
27 x 25.5 x 11.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
head 19 cm (height)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased with the assistance of the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund, 1995.
Museum location

First floor | Gallery 32 | India from AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA1995.91

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