Siva and his five-headed form
KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,
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The god Siva is shown five-headed and four-armed, as the Master of Music. He plays the tanpura and tabla with his lower hands, as well as a hand-drum.
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 11676
Creation/Production
KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,
Date:
Acquisition
Source unknown, 1954
Measurements
(): h(cm) primary support:44.2
(): h(cm)
(): w(cm) primary support:28
(): w(cm)
(): h(cm) secondary support:46.5
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(): w(cm) secondary support:30.6
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(): h(in) primary support:17 7/16
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(): w(in) primary support:11
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(): h(in) secondary support:18 5/16
(): h(in)
(): w(in) secondary support:12 1/16
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Techniques
watercolour on paper on card
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper
Material
watercolour
Paper
card
Location
In store
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