Shiva

anonymous, 850 - 900

Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is also apparent in images of Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva, who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.

  • Artwork typefigure
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2008-2
  • Dimensionsheight 7.5 cm x width 4.4 cm x depth 3.9 cm x weight 121 g
  • Physical characteristicsbrons

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shiva

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2008-2

  • Description

    Bronzen sculptuur voorstellend Siwa zittend op de schouders van zijn rijdier, de stier, voorgesteld als zittend mens met runderkop.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Midden-Java

  • Dating

    850 - 900

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    brons

  • Dimensions

    height 7.5 cm x width 4.4 cm x depth 3.9 cm x weight 121 g

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of C. Oorthuys, Baak

  • Acquisition

    gift 2008-07

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Jaarverslag 2008, afb. p. 75.
    • "Bescherming en monumentenordonnantie", Oudheidkundige verslag Oudheidkundige dienst in Indonesië (1949), p. 7 (uitvoervergunning).
    • Jan van Campen, Menno Fitski en Pauline Scheurleer, 'Recente aanwinsten', Aziatische Kunst 39 (2009) nr. 1, p. 24-32, afb. 4.

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