Somaskanda
The term Somaskanda refers to Shiva and means ‘with Uma and Skanda’. In this particular representation, 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
The term Somaskanda refers to Shiva and means ‘with Uma and Skanda’. In this particular representation, 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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Aankoop met steun van de BankGiro Loterij
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Purchased with the support of the BankGiro Lottery
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De term Somaskanda verwijst na ...... cessies rond de stad gedragen.
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The term Somaskanda refers to ...... in procession around the city.
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AK-RAK-2012-1
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Rijksmuseum
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Somaskanda
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Somaskanda
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c. 1100 - c. 1200
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ca. 1100 - ca. 1200
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depth 18.5 cm
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depth 19.2 cm
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depth 27 cm
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geheel breedte 64,5 cm
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geheel diepte 27 cm
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geheel hoogte 47,1 cm
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height 47.1 cm
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sokkel diepte 18,5 cm
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sokkel diepte 19,2 cm
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width 64.5 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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12e eeuw
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12th century
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