STOLEN: In its central figure this image depicts the united divinities Shiva (left half, with trident) and Vishnu (right half, with flaming disc) in the company of their respective consorts, Parvati (1. ) and Lakshmi (r. ). The sculpture stood near the sacred fountains of Balaju. Photo: 15. 4. 84. In November 1984, during a thwarted attempt of theft, looters broke the image into pieces and thus destroyed a work of art that had existed for more than one thousand years. Only the severed feet of Parvati remained on their lotus base. (Fig. E31/G29)