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Object Number
985-14-60/14449
Display Title
"Shiva"
Descriptions
Object Description
"Shiva", lord of destruction. Print. Highly decorated with a gold crown and jewelry, and bow & arrows. He is seated cross-legged on a decorative pillow, pouring a liquid and petals over a "lingam". An elaborate disc with a sun pattern is behind him. Colors are bright against a black background. "InterCulture Associates" plus address and other info, is written beneath print and staples remain where a calendar (?) was attached. It is worn and it has a hole.
Inventory Description
Print, rectangular, wall hanging, image of shiva seated with disk behind
Classification
Department
Prints and Drawings
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Orissa
Materials
Paper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 53.9 x 35.5 cm (21 1/4 x 14 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
InterCulture Associates / BOX 277 - THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT 06277 / HENRY FERGUSON
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Cora DuBois
(1961-1964 - 1985)
Donor
Dr. Cora DuBois
(1961-1964 - 1985)
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