Shiva Nataraja
From the series One hundred masterpieces
Shiva Nataraja India, Tamil Nadu, Chola style, 12th century, bronze
The Hindu god Shiva has many faces. Here he is shown as the lord of dance, but he is also the creator and destroyer of the world. This polarity is manifested everywhere in this statue. Take a look.
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