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Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
About the Item
A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India.
Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form.
Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance.
In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum, which he uses to create the beat of his dance, giving rhythm to the universe. Another hand holds the agni, or purifying fire, symbolizing the power of destruction and un-creation. One primary hand set in abhaya mudra, the gesture of dispelling fear, with a cobra coiled around the upper arm, its body and head extended out towards the flaming halo. The other arm is crossed in front of him, his hand pointing down towards his raised foot. A flaming mandorla or halo surrounds the dancing figure, said to represent the whole of the cosmos.
Shiva wears a tiger skin covering the lower part of his body. His bare chest, arms and legs adorned with various jewels. His unkempt hair streams out around him. Within his hair is the goddess Ganga, personification of the Ganges river. Other elements in his hair include a cobra, a skull, and a crescent moon, all symbols associated with Shiva.
Shiva looks outwards with a calm and benevolent expression and wearing a slight smile upon his face. His sharp nose, plump lips, large almond shaped eyes, and high arched brows all well defined. A third eye present in the middle of his brow. His body is youthful and lithe as he dances effortlessly and gracefully, without and strain or discomfort.
The sculpture supported by an integral multi-tiered lotus pedestal. The lower tier of rectangular form, the upper tier of oval form.
The bronze patinated, and of a lovely warm, coppery bronze color.
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:19th-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very nice condition. With some slight areas of discoloration and verdigris to the bronze at the base, as seen in photos. The hair with some movement.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894730453372
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