Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an

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Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an

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