Shaivite Saint, Sambandar Dancing
The child-saint Sambandar was one of the nayanmars, a group of sixty-three saints active in South India from the sixth to the ninth century who were instrumental in popularizing the worship of Shiva through devotional poetry and song.
Artwork Details
- Title: Shaivite Saint, Sambandar Dancing
- Period: Vijayanagar period
- Date: 14th century
- Culture: India (Tamil Nadu)
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: Gr. H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); Gr. W. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); Gr. D. 6 in. (15.9 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Jacob K. Kaplan, 1968
- Object Number: 68.24.3
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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