Bronze figure of Shiva, Tamil Nadu, India, 950. Artist: Unknown

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Bronze figure of Shiva, Tamil Nadu, India, 950. Shiva (Siva), the third member of the Hindu Trimurti, is a god with contrasting qualities of destructive and renovating power. He is the god of arts, ascetics and learning.

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Size: 2732px × 3898px
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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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