Description:

South Asia, Southern India, Tamil Nadu region, ca. 19th century CE. A bronze cast sculpture of Shiva, the Hindu deity regarded as both creator and destroyer of the universe, that is also known as Shiva Nataraja (also Nataraaj, meaning "Lord of the Dancers"). Shiva presents in a dancing pose with his left leg out and his right leg standing atop a defeated figure who embodies the illusions standing in the way of transcendence, lying prone on the lotus pedestal. Locks of hair are piled high on his head, witha cresent moon to one side and Serpents radiate outwards from behind his head, and his entire body is framed within a circular arch of flames known as the prabha mandala. Portable images of deities were created for festivals and home shrines, allowing priests and devotees to carry them during events. Size: 7.5" Diameter x 2.5" W x 9.75" H (19 cm x 6.4 cm x 24.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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  • Condition: Some casting imperfections and nicks. Tiny perforation through the lotus pedestal behind the prone figure, but otherwise intact with nice patina.

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