Shiva as Chandrashekhara
Description
The elegant image represents Shiva Chandrashekhara or moon-crested one. Because he is depicted without his spouse it may be further characterized as an example of Kevala Chandrashekharamurti. The tall matted hair arrangement with crescent and skull are distinct Shaiva features. He adorned with two different types of ear ornaments which is also a typical Shaiva feature.
As prescribed in the texts, he has four arms. He holds blackbuck or deer in upper left hand and the upper right hand is in attitude of holding a parashu which is not shown in this image. The lower right hand display abhay mudra or reassurance and the lower left hand is in varada or charity gesture.
Gift of Lady Cawasji Jehangir.
Collection
Sculptures
Object Type
Metal Image
Material
Bronze
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Lost wax technique
Date
17th Century CE
Location
South India
Dimension
Ht. 60 cms