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God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing

c. 1700–1710

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Medium
Gum tempera and ink on paper
Measurements
Overall: 28 x 20.3 cm (11 x 8 in.); with borders: 32.8 x 22.8 cm (12 15/16 x 9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George P. Bickford 1955.296
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A vertically oriented tempera painting depicts a pale figure with flaking white paint dancing against a vibrant green background. The figure has radiating hair and wears a necklace of human heads over a yellow garment. On our left, an elephant-headed deity and a multi-headed figure stand with palms together. On our right, an animal-headed figure and devotee flank a man playing a drum. A small white animal lies at the bottom center.

God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing

c. 1700–1710

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

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