2010.6 Nandi
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Nandi, or Nandin, means "the joyous one." This young bull is the mount of the god Shiva. Like the god, the bull is shown as still youthful, with immature horns. Also like Shiva, he looks radiant and loveable. To Hindus, Nandi is part of Shiva's family, like the children of Shiva and his wife, Parvati.
2009.53 Seated figure in a niche
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Dvarapalas are protective guardian figures in Khmer art. They avert evil from the building they guard.
1990.159.12, Partial tea service, c. 1790, Caughley Porcelain Factory (English, c. 1770-1799), manufacturer copy copy copy copy copy
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In its early wares, the Caughley Factory closely followed the forms and decoration of the Worcester Factory.
1981.36.15, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.14, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.13, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.12, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.11, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.10, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.
1981.36.9, Geoff Winningham, Untitled, 1985. color photograph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Geoff Winningham's series A Texas Dozen consists of 15 photos recording public participation in popular rituals—college football, the rodeo, and high school proms.