apr 20, 1034 - Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)

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Cast bronze
Hindu; India
Chola Dynasty
Right hand holds damaru (drum that beats creation of time)
Upper left hand holds agni (flame of destruction)
Lower right hand abhaya mudra (supplication)
Lower left hand crosses body to show grace.
Stands upon the demon, Apasmara (represents ignorance

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