Ardhanarishvara (Composite of Shiva and Parvati), 7th–8th century

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Ardhanarishvara (Composite of Shiva and Parvati), pre-Angkor period, 7th–8th century, Cambodia, Bronze, H. 29 1/2 in. ( cm), Sculpture, Shiva can be depicted as half male and half female to indicate the shakta-shakti relationship of the unified whole. The male half is unmoving but is given a manifest existence through the active female presence (prakrti

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Size: 2831px × 3800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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