Head of Shiva, from a linga cover
Place of OriginCentral or southern Vietnam, former kingdoms of Champa
Dateapprox. 800
MaterialsGold and silver alloy with gold, glass, and ebony
DimensionsH. 4 1/2 in x W. 2 1/2 in x D. 3 in, H. 11.4 cm x W. 6.4 cm x D. 7.6 cm
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object numberBL77B1
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 9
Subject
- Hinduism
- Shiva
1800-1940
1230-1231
1800-1900
approx. 600-800
1713-1719
1628-1658
1787
1738