dec 5, 1000 - 202 Shiva Lord of Dance (Nataraja)

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11th century CE
Cast bronze
Hindu; India
Chola Dynasty

Nata = dance
Raja = king/lord

Not sure it’s original location, but we know that it was intended to be movable.

Divine energy in Hinduism:
Brahma - Creator of the Universe
Vishnu - preserver
Shiva - destroyer (end so that things can begin anew)

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