Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja): Famous Sculpture

Q: Where can I see Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 141. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Chola period, about 10th/11th century. It's made from bronze.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Chola period, about 10th/11th century. Made from bronze, it measures 69.3 × 61.8 × 24.1 cm (27 1/4 × 24 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed in Gallery 141. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 141. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Chola period, about 10th/11th century. It's made from bronze.

Made from bronze, it measures 69.3 × 61.8 × 24.1 cm (27 1/4 × 24 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed in Gallery 141.

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

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