Dattatreya

2012.557

Dattatreya

2012.557

Description

Dattatreya is a composite figure combining the three gods of the Hindu trinity into a single three-headed deity. Dattatreya carries the characteristic insignia of Vishnu (conch and discus), Shiva (trident) and Brahman (begging bowl and rosary). He is accompanied by 4 dogs, who represent the four Vedas and a bull. His cult was primarily located in the Western regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Gift of Angela and Ernst Misha Jucker

Collection

Sculptures

Object Type

Sculpture

Material

Bronze

Schools/Culture/Period

folk art

Technique

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Date

20th Century CE

Location

Deccan

Dimension

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