| Title |
Arjuna obtaining Pasupata weapon from Siva |
| Accession Number |
N.S.2208/A25106 |
| Museum Name |
Indian Museum, Kolkata |
| Gallery Name |
Archaeology |
| Object Type |
Sculpture |
| Main Material |
Stone |
| Country |
India |
| Provenance |
Chandimau, Bihar, India |
| Origin Place |
Chandimau, Bihar |
| Period / Year of Work |
C. 5th Century CE |
| Inscription |
Inscribed i shell |
| Culture |
Gupta |
| Dimensions |
135 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm |
| Brief Description |
This heavy fragment of a pillar is carved on three sides towards the top, upper portion being broken.
The sculptures represent the episode connected with Siva's gift of Pasupata weapon to Arjuna, the Pandava prince. |
