M0003929: Ornamental statue of Shiva
- Date:
- May 1934
- Reference:
- WT/D/1/20/1/32/80
- Part of:
- Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Collection contents
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced May 2020: Indian or Persian ornamental statue
Description
A black and white reproduction of a photograph of the Hindu god Shiva, in his Nataraja form (Lord of the Dance). It is unusual that he is holding a trident in this pose as he is usually depicted holding it in other poses.
Publication/Creation
May 1934
Physical description
1 photograph glass plate negative; 12 x 16 cm
Notes
Catalogue data comes from a combination of entries in the original glass plate registers, metadata created when the glass plates were digitised in the early 2000s and enhancements made by the cataloguer in 2021.
Terms of use
Please consult the digitised version as this item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request