1. Mss Eur F191/332(1116)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Mss Eur F191/332(1116)
- Title:
- From Santiniketan; 35 numbered photographs, with a separate description: Sculpture on the temple wall (which is left of Mrs. Bake in no.20). The upper relief shows Markandeya, whose fate was to die at 16, according to the stars. He worshipped Shiva and was granted the gift that he would always remain 16 years old. At the fixed moment the god of death came collect his prey. He is seen here on the right with his noose to bind the soul. In the middle Shiva's linga and Markandeya embracing this ...
- Scope & Content:
- Genre: Architectural Photography Detail of the sculpture on the temple wall. The upper relief shows Markandeya, whose fate was to die at 16, according to the stars. He worshipped Shiva and was granted the gift that he would always remain 16 years old. At the fixed moment the god of death came t...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- Dec 1933
- Extent:
- 1 item