Stone with painted figure of goddess Siva

Triangular black stone

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Triangular black stone
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular black stone, with painted figure of Siva dancing over crusted human body, mounted in silk lined case, Tibetan, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A35451
Materials:
complete and slate
Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 160 mm
case: 250 mm x 190 mm x 42 mm,
type:
picture - object genre and oil painting
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)