SHIVA ON NANDI Bronze fire gilt Nepal , 11th to 12th century Dimensions: Height 6,5 by 9 cm Weight: 157,5 grams A bronze panel with a decoration on the right looking like a vajra. We see a two-armed Shiva sitting on a bull named Nandi, his mount. Shiva is holding one of his attributes the mace or gada and is forming a mudra with his right hand. He wears a dhoti and jewellery and ear pendants and is surrounded by ornamental shapes, possibly floating scarfs or clouds. The panel is attached to a black stele.