Figurine, male riding ox or bull, metal 0174 - 3824906e0076116c8cdc8ff7bcb467c1

Metal figurine of male riding ox or bull is likely a depiction of the Hindu deity Siva riding on the bull Nandi, Siva's primary vehicle for transportation and guardian of his temple. The figure is smiling, has a headdress with hair in a top knot and four arms holding attributes. The animal has horns and a red unidentified medium draws a line around the neck and nose. The metal has oxidized and the figure shows wear.