Description:

Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous cast brass sculpture of Lord Shiva seated in a full lotus position upon an integral pedestal. The hollow, domed base is covered by a brass plate embossed with floral motifs, likely a later addition to seal the prayers or offerings placed inside the figure. The pedestal also represents a burial mound - or Mount Kailash - where Shiva resides and is engraved with a tiger pelt, symbolic of Shiva's victory over violence. He holds one hand up in an abhaya mudra gesture, and the other rests on his knee in an earth pointing Bhumisparsha. Shiva is elaborately adorned with jewelry, including earrings inlaid with blue stones, bracelets, necklaces, and the coiled body of a cobra. His face is impassive, with full lips, open almond-shaped eyes, and a third eye engraved into his forehead. Shiva's hair is pulled into a topknot with lengthy locks falling over his shoulders and back; a crescent moon is placed to the side of his top knot. This is a stunning devotional piece! Size: 5.75" W x 8" H (14.6 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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#165493

  • Condition: Base plate is slightly loose but secure. Some casting imperfections and nicks to high pointed areas. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.

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