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Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja

About the Item

A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The figure is mounted on a rectangular pedestal base and stands on top of a dwarf and dances within a ring of flames. Nataraja holds a drum in one hand and flame in the other and a cobra snake uncoils from the right arm. The sculpture is decorated in a red lacquer with polished elements to the base, hands, feet and face. The sculpture is not marked and believed to date from the mid 20th century. Provenance: acquired from the British Art market. In good condition with some signs of aging.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR23064 1stDibs: LU1328229678072

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