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| This bronze sculpture, entitled Shiva as Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) (about ad 1000), is one of a number of sculptures of the Hindu god Shiva made during India’s Chola dynasty (10th century to 13th century). The sculpture shows Shiva dancing within a circle of fire. One of the god’s hands holds a flame, while the other beats on a drum. His foot rests on the demon of ignorance. | ||||||
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| Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York | ||||||
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| Hinduism; Indian Art and Architecture; Shiva | ||||||
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