Antique Shiva

In his fierce aspects, he is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva, regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts.

Hindu altar in bronze, probably late 19th century, of Shiva, the God of Destruction (he destroys evil, ignorance & death) in the foreground seated on a peacock & encircled by feathers.

Here we have a superb example of a Shiva Lingam Stone. Shiva Lingam stones are naturally occurring and only polished by hand.

The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or five faces) and is hollow formed as a sheath and is placed over a lingam, a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva.

Hindu bronze sculpture of Shiva. Probably 19th century. In excellent condition with good patina., broken belly band.

Antique Blanc De Chine Porcelain Shiva/Buddha Figure C1920 Measures - 14.5"h x 4"diam

Antique Bronze Dancing Shiva Nataraja Statue Standing On The Demon Apasmara C1920 Measures - 18 3/4 w x 15w x 5 1/4d An antique bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja, dating to circa 19...

This is a monumental Schist measuring 11 x 10 inches and constitutes an almost complete figure sculpture of Buddha in a squatting stance. Greystone or sandstone frieze with fine deta...

ABOUT This is an original bronze metal Hindu statue of Shiva as "Lord of the Dance" or "Nataraja"—nata meaning dance or performance, and raja meaning king or lord.

Very unique antique India Hindu Lord Shiva "Rudra, Dancing God of Fire" bronze statue sculpture.

A set of 3 mythological figurines depicting Hindu Gods. All of them are at least 100 years old and made from cast bronze. The detailing is executed by hand and are uneven in places. ...

Nandi according to Hindu mythology is a protecter of the god Shiva. Nandi is a mythical bull that helps him to fight against demons and evil.

Unexpectedly, Shiva returned home and, on finding the boy, and outraged at his impudence in claiming he was Parvati’s son, Shiva called for his gang of demons, the Bhutaganas, who fo...

This mask has the trident of Shiva on it's forehead. Wild goat hair forms the mustache and beard.

About This is an original bronze metal Hindu statue of Shiva as "Lord of the Dance" or "Nataraja"—nata meaning dance or performance, and raja meaning king or lord.

large and decorative gilt bronze Shiva facial representation of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums.

A decorative gilt bronze Shiva facial representation of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums.

They revere the beauty of and represent the Hindu goddess Uma or Parvati and the possessor's loved ones and the male fertility god Shiva. They are meant to convey beauty and fert...

This statue probably represents the deity Vishnu, part of the Brahmanic triad (composed of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu). He holds in his hands, in the center, what seems to be a shanka,...

Here it is represented by a polychrome painting on wood depicting “The Wheel of Shiva“. Known as the Shiva Nataraja, this is one of the most famous Shiva representations.

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

The Hindu Goddess Parvati - wife consort of Shiva and Goddess of beauty, fertility & marriage, shown carved in high relief issuing from a gray schist stele with a petal carved border.

Arjuna has Krishna, or Vishnu, on his side as an adviser and Hanuman, or Shiva, as a military force; he has the greatest power imaginable on his side.

The crown is topped with a lingam-shape hair knot with detailed carving, suggesting that the deity likely represents Shiva. Sandstone was typically used for statues in Bayon as it wa...

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

(Or potentially another deity such as Shiva or Ganesha). A full attribution is difficult as it is lacking its head and the ends of its legs.

Brahma then appointed Shiva to rule over humanity although in later myths Brahma becomes a servant of Shiva.

A one-of-a-kind hand carved teakwood Hinduism Temple architectural element, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, featuring richly detailed figural Bhairava / Shiva, wearing a conical crown, a...

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

Spanning the Hindu pantheon, the most important vahanas are the ones associated with Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and their consorts-Saraswati, Mahalakshmi and Parvati.

In these painting each raga is personified by a colour, mood, a verse describing a story of a hero and heroine (nayaka and nayika), it also elucidates the season and the time of day ...

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten.

In the vast pantheon, she is in the top tier, as powerful as the male gods Vishnu and Shiva. Mother goddess of India and local protector for innumerable villages, she can be quiet an...

The engraving depicts Darma-Dévé, a Hindu deity symbolizing virtue, embodied as a sacred bull, often associated with Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The bull is shown reclining on ...

They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu.

The other relevant texts in which Radha Krishna were mentioned are Radhopnishad of Rig Veda, Radhatapani Upanishad of Atharva Veda, Shiva Puran , Brahmanda Puran, Skanda Puran, Padma...

Phallus sculptures were also common in India, where Shiva, the most widely worshipped male deity in Hinduism pantheon, is worshipped much more commonly in the form of the lingam.

Daikokuten came from the Indian god, Shiva. Daikoku wears Japanese robes and has a happy and smiling personality.

Commonly known as "Temple Toys" mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu.

It is HIGHLY HAND-CARVED and depicts 13 Hindu Gods: Vishnu, Shiva, Harihara, etc., in 9 oval shaped reliefs, surrounded by foliage etc.

Brass Shiva Mask mounted on base.

Antique stone temple carving.

Brass Shiva Mask with Serpent Head

Large Brass 'Lingam' Cover with Shiva Face from Maharasthra Province. Lingam are the symbols of the Hindu deity Shiva, used for worship in temples.

Primitive wood-carved Shiva statue used for religious ceremonies and parades.

Possibly a depiction of Shiva, this terra cotta rondo was made during the golden age of the Gupta Empire, 280-550 C.E., in present day Bangladesh.

A very old and beautiful head from a carved sandstone statue of Shiva made in India about 1100 years ago. Collected in NY in the late 1990's.

Shiva the Hindu god of destruction is also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers (In Sanskrit Nata means dance and raja means Lord).

Wooden Carved Shiva riding his vehicle, Nandi.

A large and impressive bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, 20th century. Measures: 178cm (70.1") - high. 147cm (57.9") - wide. 42cm (16.5") - deep.

A fine antique Indian bronze alloy head from a Shiva lingam. The bronze alloy head in the image of Shiva with a long mustache  Used to cover the Shiva lingam stone in Hindu templ...

Indian 19thC Brass Head of Shiva from southern India KARNATAKA. The worship of Shiva is a pan-Hindu tradition, practiced widely across all of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Painted Shiva Mask, used in festivals and parades. Made with papier mache, mounted on iron base

A charming bronze figure of Shiva and Parvati. Shiva the god of rejuvination and destruction.

Indian 19thC Large Brass Head of Shiva from Karnataka, southern India. Masks of deities were used for religious festivals when the masks were attached to stands and paraded in proce...