Indian Standing Figure of Shiva

Standing figure with four arms holds a trident taller than he is.

This standing figure of shiva is from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, and is contemporary. It is makrana marble. Marble was regarded as the royal stone in India and used for temples, tombs and palaces, including the Taj Mahal, which was built from Makrana marble in the 17th century. White polished figure with several arms, one holding a tall trident entwined with a snake, another raised with a tiny skull-like object. Elaborate hair is piled on top, a circle sits behind the head, and a small animal rests at the base. It is 29 inches wide, 11 deep and 60 high.

Plenty of arms, and an excess of well-chosen props.