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The Hindu deity Harihara
The Hindu deity Harihara

The Hindu deity Harihara

Place of OriginIndia
Dateapprox. 900-1100
MaterialsSandstone
DimensionsH. 28 in x W. 9 1/2 in x D. 10 in, H. 71.1 cm x W. 24.1 cm x D. 25.4 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB67S6
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
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The two foremost male gods of Hinduism, Shiva and Vishnu, are sometimes shown combined. Usually the combined representations, like this one, are divided in half vertically, with Shiva on the image's right. Here, one side of the figure bears half of Shiva's vertical third eye on the forehead, and a missing arm may have held Shiva's trident. On the other side of the figure one hand holds the conch shell associated with Vishnu.