File:Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Sikar, Harshagiri, Pratihara Dynasty, 10th C - Lovers (Mithuna) - 1962.165 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif
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[edit]Lovers (Mithuna)
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Lovers (Mithuna) |
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| Object type | sculpture | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
Along with the adjacent architectural frieze with dancer and musicians, this tender scene was built into the exterior wall of the now ruined Purana Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Erotic imagery depicting couples interacting with each other in various postures were important components on the exterior of Hindu temples. They underscore the infinite beauty and abundance of the created world. |
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| Date | circa 973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Sandstonewith limestone wash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Overall: 35.3 x 34.3 cm (13 7/8 x 13 1/2 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
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1962.165 |
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| Place of creation | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Sikar, Harshagiri, Pratihara Dynasty, 10th Century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1962.165 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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