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"Shiva, Lord of the Dancers" c. 12th century bronze |
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from Tamil Nadu, India - Rijks Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
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Note: The timeless dance of life, creation and destruction. |
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Shiva, dancing in a ring of fire - with one hand he beats the |
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rhythm of creation on a drum and with the other hand, he destroys. |
The dwarf underfoot represents human ignorance trampled. |
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