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Somaskanda India, Tamil Nadu, Chola style, 12th century, bronze.

Somaskanda India, Tamil Nadu, Chola style, 12th century, bronze. The term Somaskanda refers to Shiva and means 'with Uma and Skanda'. In this particular presentation, Shiva and Uma sit on a rectangular pedestal, with the child Skanda standing between them. This representation developed in Southeast India and was particularly popular during the 10th-13th centuries. On feast days these images were carried in procession around the city.
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Somaskanda India, Tamil Nadu, Chola style, 12th century, bronze.
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Somaskanda India, Tamil Nadu, Chola style, 12th century, bronze. The term Somaskanda refers to Shiva and means 'with Uma and Skanda'. In this particular presentation, Shiva and Uma sit on a rectangular pedestal, with the child Skanda standing between them. This representation developed in Southeast India and was particularly popular during the 10th-13th centuries. On feast days these images were carried in procession around the city.
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Album / World History Archive
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Image size:
4036 x 4330 px | 50.0 MB
Print size:
34.2 x 36.7 cm | 13.5 x 14.4 in (300 dpi)
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