Head of Shiva

(not assigned)Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Head of Shiva

Date6th century
Mediummottled red sandstone
Dimensionsobject: 9 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/4 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 15.9 cm)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Pratapaditya and Chitra Pal
Object number2008.47.5
Subject(s)
  • heads and faces
  • deity
  • Hinduism
  • religion
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Indian
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