Nandi
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Nandi
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Published 2019-02-28T16:17:27+00:00
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A young bull, known as Nandi in the later periods, often accompanies images of Shiva, as the god's associated animal or vehicle (vahana). Bull images of this kind are often positioned in front of a Shiva temple, facing towards the deity within the inner shrine. Originating from South India or Deccan, 1500-1700.
Technical Information
Date published | 28/02/2019 |
Complessità | Easy |
More Information
Title | Nandi |
Date | 1500-1700 |
Accession | AEOS.77 |
Medium | Basalt |
Credit | Gift of Robert Sewell |
Artist | Unknown artist |
Place | Ashmolean Museum |
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