A bronze sculpture of the Hindu divinity Shiva. Shiva, who has two pairs of arms, is depicted dancing inside of a circular ring. Balancing on one leg, Shiva gestures his arms to the side and front, as his loose locks of hair flow behind him.

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

India Tamil Nadu

Dimensions: 69.3 × 61.8 × 24.1 cm (27 1/4 × 24 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.)

Credit Line: Kate S. Buckingham Fund

Reference Number: 1965.1130