{"title":"Shiva","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMahadeva, Nataraja and Ardhanarishvara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiva statues\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most revered sculptures in Hindu art. Shiva, the destroyer and renewer within the Hindu Trimurti, symbolizes transformation, meditation, inner strength and cosmic balance. Our collection features authentic \u003cstrong\u003eShiva statues\u003c\/strong\u003e from India, Nepal, Tibet and Indonesia, crafted in bronze, stone, wood and other traditional materials. From antique Nataraja figures and Shiva Lingams to rare temple sculptures, every piece has been selected for its authenticity, iconographic accuracy, historical significance and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lot-447-bronzen-nataraja-indiase-tempelstijl-sculptuur","title":"Lot 447 – Bronze Nataraja – Indian Temple Style Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €1,200 – €1,800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive bronze Nataraja in classic Indian temple style, dancing powerfully within the fiery cosmic circle. Shiva radiates energy, movement, and balance as he overcomes the demon of ignorance. The refined details in the crown, jewelry, and flame rim give the statue dynamism and depth. A characterful sculpture with a warm bronze color that brings an immediate presence to any room. Ideal as a spiritual centerpiece or powerful decorative statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 44.5 cm high × 38 cm wide   \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 20px; background-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.05); border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3); padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\nExpertise \u0026amp; Symbolism\n  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Would you like to fully understand the deeper iconographic meaning, the correct mudras and the ritual context of this object?\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/the-hindu-gods-page-sanatana-dharma\" style=\"color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 3px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    READ OUR GODS GUIDE →\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56502273802571,"sku":"447","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/bronzen-nataraja-india-tempelstijl-lot-447-1stbuddha.jpg?v=1770882483"},{"product_id":"shiva-nataraja-beeld-begin-20e-eeuw-in-brons-india-kosmische-dans-lot-478","title":"Shiva Nataraja statue early 20th century in bronze – India – cosmic dance – lot 477","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €900 – €1,600\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive and powerful Shiva Nataraja statue from India, crafted in bronze and dating from the early 20th century. Shiva is depicted here in his cosmic dance, surrounded by a halo of flames symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. Beneath his foot lies the dwarf Apasmara, the symbol of ignorance being overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue was traditionally cast using the lost-wax technique, which is clearly visible in the open base and the irregular internal structure. This confirms that this is not modern mass production, but handcrafted work with character and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural patina, with dark and light greenish oxidation, gives the statue an authentic appearance. Wear is visible on the higher parts, while the deeper zones have retained their original color. The combination of size, weight, and complex composition makes this a striking and decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong piece for lovers of Indian art and spirituality, with a powerful presence and clear symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: height 57 cm × width 41 cm   \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 10.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 20px; background-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.05); border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3); padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n    Expertise \u0026amp; Symbolism\n  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Would you like to fully understand the deeper iconographic meaning, the correct mudras and the ritual context of this object?\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/the-hindu-gods-page-sanatana-dharma\" style=\"color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 3px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    READ OUR GODS GUIDE →\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56636125970763,"sku":"477","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/shiva-nataraja-beeld-brons-india-kosmische-dans-antiek.jpg?v=1772103834"},{"product_id":"antieke-vuurvergulde-nataraja-lord-shiva-vroeg-20e-eeuw-1900-1940","title":"Antique Fire-gilt Nataraja – Lord Shiva – Early 20th Century (1900-1940)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAntique Fire-Gilded Nataraja – Lord Shiva\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive Nataraja depicts Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer in his Ananda Tandava pose. The statue is crafted in a heavy bronze\/metal alloy and retains beautiful remnants of traditional \u003cstrong\u003efire-gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e. The refined, manual finish (chasing) is visible in the sharp details of the sea of ​​flames (Prabha Mandala) and the facial features of the deity.\n\nWith a height of 43 cm and a substantial weight of 5.8 kg, this is a powerful ritual object. What makes this piece unique is the authentic 'worship patina': deep-seated mineral deposits and salt crystals in the grooves bear witness to decades of devotion and ritual use. The transition from the brilliant gold accents to the dark, weathered patina gives the sculpture a museum-quality appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and solid collector's item for connoisseurs of early 20th-century Indian art and lovers of objects with a tangible history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 43 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 38 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.8 kg\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Fire-gilded metal alloy \/ Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57129308488011,"sku":"262","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/shiva-nataraja-bronzen-beeld-zuid-india-20e-eeuw-lost-wax.avif?v=1777220109"},{"product_id":"shiva-nataraja-antiek-brons-india-kosmische-dans-op-apasmara","title":"Shiva Nataraja – antique bronze – India – cosmic dance on Apasmara","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nShiva Nataraja – Antique Bronze Temple Statue\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nPowerfully executed Shiva Nataraja statue from India, depicted as the cosmic dancer within the circle of flames, standing on Apasmara – the demon of ignorance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1900–1940\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e53 cm high × 44 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e11.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026amp; Condition\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis statue is heavy and solid cast, which is immediately visible and palpable in the proportions and balance. The surfaces show clear traces of manual finishing, with natural wear on the raised parts and deeper oxidation in the recessed areas.\n\nThe patina is consistently built up and supports a dating to the early 20th century. Not a sleek polished finish, but an honest surface with character and signs of use.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nShiva as Nataraja represents the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. 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The statue depicts the classical cosmic dance of Shiva with a rare expressiveness typical of Western Himalayan art. With a height of 33.5 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg, this is a substantial object with a powerful spiritual aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIconography and Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShiva is depicted amidst the Ananda Tandava, surrounded by a richly decorated halo of flames (Prabhamandala). He is adorned with fine ornaments, and his sashes flow dynamically with his movement. Under his foot, he subdues Apasmara, the dwarf of ignorance. The combination of the classic Indian form with Himalayan influences makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue was crafted using the manual casting method, resulting in a unique character and small variations that emphasize its authenticity. The warm bronze patina has developed beautifully over the years. This statue is an excellent focal point for a meditation room or as part of a collection of Asian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva Nataraja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladakh, Western Himalayas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57228728533323,"sku":"264","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/shiva-nataraja-brons-ladakh-33cm.jpg?v=1778074397"},{"product_id":"35-cm-antiek-bronzen-shiva-nataraja-beeld-4-kg-loodzwaar-brons-india","title":"35 cm Antique Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue | 4 kg Lead-heavy Bronze | India","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Antique Hand-cast Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue – 35 cm \/ 4.00 kg – South India – ca. 1900\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Extremely heavy, thick-walled casting) | Verified Malachite Patina | Hollow Base with Core Remains\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a monumental, extraordinarily heavy, and forensically verified masterpiece of Indian metal casting: an antique cast bronze statue of \u003cstrong\u003eShiva Nataraja (the King of Dance)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This powerful sculpture dates from the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th century (South India, ca. 1900-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a height of 35 cm and a massive weight of no less than 4.00 kg, this openwork metal casting represents an exceptionally massive and rare quality within the Asian antique trade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nCosmic Iconography \u0026 Metal Biology\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis heavy bronze altarpiece excels through its fabulous detailing and brings an intense atmosphere of dynamic balance and historical dominance to any high-end interior or exclusive collection:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Dance of Creation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva is depicted in the traditional \u003cem\u003eAnanda Tandava\u003c\/em\u003e posture within a large, circular halo of flames. With his right foot, he tramples the dwarf demon Apasmara, the symbol of spiritual ignorance and the ego.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Natural Copper Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The metal surface possesses a brilliant, deep chocolate-brown patina skin. In the deep crevices, the base folds, and around the flowing locks of hair (\u003cem\u003ejatas\u003c\/em\u003e), a dry, granular green-blue malachite deposit (verdigris) has formed over the course of many decades. This is the unfalsifiable signature of pure, pre-industrial age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Open Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stepped, rectangular base with cast-in lotus leaves is traditionally hollow cast. Deep within the central cavity, the original, bone-dry and rock-hard fired casting core remnants of clay and ash are visible, irrefutable proof of handiwork using the lost-wax method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShiva Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHeavy cast bronze\/copper alloy with original chocolate brown and malachite patina and historical casting core remnants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSouth India \/ Traditional Hindustani Casting Art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eEarly 20th Century (ca. 1900-1920) – Guaranteed antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Solid bronze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, unrestored condition. 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Weighing a substantial 1.3 kg in a compact size, this statue exudes pure quality and craftsmanship.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nShiva is depicted here in the dynamic *Ananda Tandava* pose within a monumental halo of flames (prabhamandala), the symbol of the cosmic cycle of creation and transformation. In his hands, he carries the ritual damaru drum and the transforming flame, while trampling the dwarf Apasmara with his foot as a symbol of victory over ignorance and the human ego.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe bronze displays a beautiful, mild patina with soft gold and bronze nuances. Thanks to the wide, layered hexagonal throne base, the sculpture can be placed with extreme stability. 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This compact statue possesses exactly that rough, dark character that makes it feel neither new nor decorative, but rather austere and spiritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiva stands in his cosmic dance within the circular halo of flames. In Hindu tradition, this representation stands for movement, the destruction of old patterns, and the emergence of new energy. Beneath his foot lies Apasmara, the symbol of ignorance being overcome by consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is small in size but has a strong presence due to the dark patina, the open ring of flames, and the simple lotus base. 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Each statue depicts Shiva as a cosmic dancer, standing within the round halo of flames that symbolizes his eternal dance. Due to their compact size, they are very suitable for a home altar, meditation spot, yoga room, or as small spiritual accents in an interior.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe three statues are related in style, but not entirely identical. It is precisely this that makes the set stronger. The posture, facial expression, flame rim, and base differ subtly from one piece to another, ensuring it is not a boring repetition but a small collection with character. Together they form a beautiful whole, yet each figurine also has its own distinct presence.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nShiva Nataraja represents movement, creation, destruction, and renewal. His dance shows that everything is constantly changing. Beneath his foot lies Apasmara, the dwarf who symbolizes ignorance. As a result, this is not only a decorative set but also a powerful spiritual symbol for transformation, insight, and inner energy.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe statues are cast in bronze and have a dark, natural patina with light wear and oxidation in the deeper areas. 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Weighing 4.1 kg, the statue possesses a solid, high-quality feel that is immediately apparent. In contrast to the common South Indian versions, this piece distinguishes itself through its characteristic Himalayan iconography, subtle esoteric details, and completely natural patina. The warm bronze color, authentic wear, and rich detailing make this statue not only a unique collector's item but also a powerful spiritual centerpiece for a meditation room, altar, or stylish interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Symbolism \u0026 Meaning --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Philosophical \u0026amp; Spiritual Significance: Why this statue is essential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe acquisition of this Nepalese Shiva Nataraja brings one of the most powerful symbols from Hindu philosophy into your living environment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShiva as Cosmic Dancer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The famous \u003cem\u003eAnanda Tandava\u003c\/em\u003e symbolizes the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation. 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This monolithic masterpiece depicts the principal Hindu deity Shiva in his cosmic dance posture, the \u003cem\u003eAnanda Tandava\u003c\/em\u003e (Dance of Bliss). Originally, this panel served as a ritual structural element within the architecture of a South Indian temple (\u003cem\u003eMandapa\u003c\/em\u003e) or as a monumental decorative piece on a ceremonial temple chariot (\u003cem\u003eRatha\u003c\/em\u003e) in Tamil Nadu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"description-section iconography\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconographic Analysis \u0026amp; Mythological Tableau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central composition is dominated by the multi-armed manifestation of Shiva Nataraja, dynamically balancing in the cosmic dance pose. Under his right foot, he tramples the dwarf demon \u003cstrong\u003eApasmara\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as Muyalaka), the personification of spiritual ignorance and ego, symbolizing the triumph of universal consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his upper hands, Shiva holds his classic attributes: the \u003cstrong\u003eTrishula\u003c\/strong\u003e (trident) as a symbol of the three creative forces, and the \u003cstrong\u003eDamaru\u003c\/strong\u003e (drum) which produces the primordial sound of creation. One of his right hands is raised in the \u003cstrong\u003eAbhaya mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the universal gesture of protection and reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiva is flanked by a rich, adoring mythological retinue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrahma (right side):\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-headed creator god is depicted seated, playing the traditional two-sided drum (\u003cem\u003eMridangam\u003c\/em\u003e) to accompany the rhythm of the cosmos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTandu \u0026amp; Ganas (left side):\u003c\/strong\u003e On the left side is a hybrid companion with a horse's head—an iconographic reference to the divine attendant Tandu, the founder and choreographer of the Tandava dance. Additionally, a flute-playing celestial musician (possibly the sage Bhringi), a leaping deer (\u003cem\u003eMriga\u003c\/em\u003e), and a flaming cobra (\u003cem\u003eNaga\u003c\/em\u003e) adorn the tableau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the panel is crowned by an opulent, openwork floral scrollwork emerging from the monumental mask of \u003cstrong\u003eKirtimukha\u003c\/strong\u003e (the 'Face of Glory'). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57776616407371,"sku":"701","price":3490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Shiva_Nataraja_Zuid_Indias_tempelreli_f_museum_opstelling_Tamil_Nadu.jpg?v=1783332547"},{"product_id":"zuid-indiase-bronzen-shiva-op-tijgervel-ca-1930-1960","title":"South Indian Bronze Shiva on a Tiger Skin, c. 1930–1960","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShiva as Mahayogi from a Tamil workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHollow-cast in a South Indian workshop of the Tamil tradition sometime between 1930 and 1960, this small seated Shiva appears as Mahayogi, the great yogi. He sits on a tiger skin whose head and paws are cast as part of the oval base. The figure is 13.7 cm high and weighs 600 grams. The surface has a dark brown to black patina, worn through on the high points. There is no gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe great yogi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Mahayogi, Shiva is the ascetic par excellence, the god who withdraws into meditation. His hair is piled up into a jatamukuta, with the crescent moon at his left shoulder. His forehead carries the third eye and three horizontal lines, and he wears strands of rudraksha beads. His upper right hand holds the trishula, the trident; the lower right is raised in abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection that dispels fear, while the left hand rests on his knee. The tiger skin beneath him is a constant attribute of Shiva the ascetic. Figures of this size stood on a household shrine for daily puja.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMid-twentieth-century South Indian casting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is lost-wax cast and hollow. The underside is open, with a central casting hole, and reveals a rough casting core and green copper oxidation inside. The modelling is soft: a simplified face, blocky fingers and a schematic tiger head. A fourth arm is left out of the composition, as is usual for this workshop type. All of this fits a domestic puja bronze from a Tamil workshop of around 1930–1960 – not a 19th-century shrine piece, not a temple bronze in the Chola line, and not the thin, bright casting of the post-1980 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiva is seated on a tiger skin on an oval base, the tiger's head at the front and its paws on either side. His upper right hand holds the trident, the lower right is raised in abhaya mudra and the left rests on his knee. He wears a stacked jatamukuta with crescent moon, a third eye and three horizontal lines on the forehead, rudraksha necklaces, ear pendants and bracelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStable and complete. No breaks and no gilding. The dark patina is rubbed through in places, with wear to the forehead, necklaces, knees and tiger head, and there are small pits and scratches. Green oxidation is found only on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: South India, Tamil tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDate: 20th century, c. 1930–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: bronze, hollow-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSubject: seated Shiva as Mahayogi on a tiger skin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 13.7 × W 8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSKU: 846\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58733885718859,"sku":"846","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/zuid-indiase-bronzen-shiva-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1791377455"},{"product_id":"zuid-indiase-bronzen-nataraja-tamil-nadu-ca-1940-1970","title":"Bronze Shiva Nataraja from Tamil Nadu, South India, c. 1940–1970","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Lord of Dance from a Tamil Nadu workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiva appears here as Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, caught mid-step in his cosmic dance. The figure was hollow-cast in bronze by a workshop in Tamil Nadu, in the far south of India, during the 20th century, around 1940–1970. It stands 49.5 cm high and 38.5 cm wide and weighs 7 kg. The bronze was originally fire-gilt; only traces of that gilding survive, so to the naked eye the piece reads as brown bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe dance that turns the cosmos\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Nataraja form, Shiva's dance sets the cycle of creation and dissolution in motion. His right foot presses down on Apasmara, the dwarf who personifies ignorance, while his left leg swings up. One upper hand holds the damaru, the small drum whose beat starts creation; the other carries the flame of destruction and renewal. Of the lower hands, one shows abhaya, the gesture of protection that removes fear, and the other falls in gajahasta, the elephant-trunk pose, pointing to the raised foot as the path to release. He wears the jatamukuta, the piled-up matted hair of the ascetic, and a third eye marks his forehead. The tiger skin and the snake running over his back are signs of Shiva the ascetic. The ring of flames around him stands for the universe in which the dance unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA 20th-century workshop bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure follows the classic South Indian Nataraja iconography, yet it is a workshop piece from Tamil Nadu of around 1940–1970, not a Chola bronze. He dances within a circle of flames on a base with scrollwork. The underside is open and still shows remains of the casting core, as expected in a hollow casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiva as Nataraja in the cosmic dance, right foot on Apasmara and left leg raised. The upper hands hold the damaru and the flame; the lower hands show abhaya and gajahasta towards the raised foot. Jatamukuta, third eye, tiger skin and a snake across the back. The figure stands in a ring of flames on a scroll-decorated base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally fire-gilt; under UV light the surface shows green. The gilding has largely gone and to the naked eye the figure reads as brown bronze. Residual gilding remains in the recesses, on the band and on a few raised edges. 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