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Material: Bronze
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item features a faux 3 drawer finished back (image 10), ornate figural bronze ormolu, 3 pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large & Timeless Antique Craftsmanship, White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This beautiful and superb condition 19.7 inch in diameter, handcarved alabaster 3-light fixture is a true masterpiece.
Thanks to its impressive size and timeless design, this alabas...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Bronze Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Metal
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915.
This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the tim...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "Nature Unveiling" by Ernst Barrias
Located in London, GB
Wonderful late 19th Century Art Nouveau French bronze figure of a seductively draped female figure representing, in allegorical form, Nature revealing her secrets to Science, a fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Loys Lucha / Charles Ranc Stunning Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Loys Lucha
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chandelier by Loys Lucha (Paris), France, 1920s. Etched (edge) and enameled (pattern) glass shade hung at its bronze fixture by Charles RANC (Paris). Height : 19.7"(5...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco table lamps by Hettier & Vincent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco pair of Hettier & Vincent table lamps Circa 1920-1930. The pair in distinguished by a geometric decoration on the glass and the silver bronze base. They're ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Charles X Empire Period Gilt, Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality pair of Charles X period gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each having a central hand chiselled gilt bronze ca...
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca 1900
Located in London, GB
Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in
Sarcophagus Erotic Ca1900
A patinated and gilt bronze metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Edgar Brandt Style Hand Casted Bronze Snake Floor Lamp W/ Stained Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom snake lamp stylized after the original designed (sculpted) concept of Edgar Brandt. Depicts a highly detailed snake coiled around a stained glass shade with an open mouth, exp...
Category
1910s Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,055 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D
Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
MANHATTAN - LARGE Chandelier in Green Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys.
The Manhattan (Large) Chandelier draws inspiration from the grandeur of the New York Public Library...
Category
2010s American Modern Bronze Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Stylized Art Deco Standing Sculpture of Jesus Christ by Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Deco standing sculpture of Jesus Christ (may be influenced by Christ the Redeemer "Cristo" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) by Austrian desig...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Hollywood Regency brass & bronze cabinet from Belgo Chrom, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing a stunning Mid-century Hollywood Regency Brass & Bronze Cabinet from Belgo Chrom, dating back to the 1980s. This highly decorative cabinet, crafted by the renowned Belgia...
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A large bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A large bronze casket in great vintage condition designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is a true a testament to Andersen's exceptional skill as a artist and craftsman. A stunnin...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality French Directoire Solid Bronze and Marble Gueridon End Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Brass. Marble. 29 1/4" h x 29 1/4" diameter.
Condition
Scratches. Oxidation.
Dimensions
30 x 30 x 30 in
Category
1970s French Directoire Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Large Modern "Ludo" Chandelier in White Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Large 10-arm round "Ludo" Chandelier shown in natural brass and our "Perfect White" enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting. The wide band and distinct shape make the Ludo a strong design statement and an exercise in playful modernism. Swiveling head allows for cone adjustment. The spun aluminium cones are influenced by vintage a 1950s Italian design. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism.
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. Frame and hardware patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. We also make corresponding wall sconces articulated reading lights in this design and can produce this chandelier at practically any size oval or circle.
Total dimensions as shown are 64" diameter and 64" overall height--these dimensions are easily able to be customized.
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs are not included. UL listed.
Striking design scaled to work well in a dining room, foyer or entryway. Lovely in a master suite, living room or glam room...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Five 19th C. French Bronze Metric (Apothecary ) Weights, Original Wooden Block
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 5 Antique French Bronze (Apothecary) Metric Weights with Original Wooden Block, Circa 1880
A handsome and authentic set of 19th-century French bronze metric weights, housed i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Large Nautical Maritime Brass Glass Ship's Hourglass Display Model Timer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Stylized Metal Mesh Shade Arts & Crafts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Art Deco metal mesh lamp shade be with a geometric pattern. Possibly a Tiffany shade as they made this style of shade. Bronze candle stick b...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Michel Mangematin Bronze Coffee Table, 1962
Located in New York, NY
The largest version on Michel Mangematin’s iconic bronze spider table . The base measures 49” wide and 13” high with a 60” thick glass top. Custom made for an American client in 1962...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dog Censers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Chinese bronze fu dog censers: hollow vessels with a hinge at the front of the neck.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Caesar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A bronze bust of Julius Caesar, c.1890. This bronze bust of Caesar has characteristic features such as a prominent forehead, short cropped hair, and a slightly furrowed brow. In the ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century, revisited and enriched with the charm of Italian lire!
Enter a world where history an...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$2,872 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Clear Glass Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass Lanterns by Baccarat France, marked Baccarat Depose.
Produced in an art nouveau style with palmettes and scrolls...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Japanese Bronze Lotus Bud Vase by Hongo Toshihiko
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hongō Toshihiko bronze vase with lotus bud form, slightly bulbous having a narrower base. The relief design is of overlapping lotus petals and a verdigris finish on the yellow bronze...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Outbreak Bronzed Glass Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Outbreak Bronzed glass all in blown glass
with bronze casted inside the bowl, glass with local
oxides and bronze components to create unique effe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,470 / item
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern dresser box, desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge Japanese Bronze Bell Doubly Inscribed - a rare survivor from the 20th century.
Rare inscriptions are dedications and patron names to the persons associated with the temple or s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Arturo Pani Custom Dining Chairs Set Eight Mahogany Bronze Mexico City 1960s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Set of Eight Chairs attributed to Arturo Pani. Mexico City , circa the 1960s.
Special custom design unmarked.
Solid Honduras mahogany with solid brass and ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Frosted Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco style table lamp with triangular shaped molded, frosted glass shade signed Paris Star, with silvered bronze standard. With modern socket, wiring and plug, ready for...
Category
20th Century French Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful clean lines. The shade and slag glass are free of cracks or chips. Each glass panel ha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
French, Late 18th Century
Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm
A wonderful example of late 18th century ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French two-drawer side table, or night stand with inlaid marquetry veneers of walnut and mahogany. Cast bronze hardware. Nice proportions with curved co...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th century Large antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large antique bronze Thai Buddha statue
Material : bronze
178 cm high
44 cm wide and 43 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Rattanakosin style
Abhaya mudra
19th century
The Buddha is r...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Wood Veneer Floor Lamp #8 with Blackened Bronze Frame
Located in Bangall, NY
The mahogany veneer floor lamp #8 is part of the original Chris Lehrecke Veneer Lighting Collection from 1998. The idea began with the beautiful way light passes through thin wood ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tall Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlesticks, Early 1900's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful pair of tall Tiffany Studios patinated bronze candlesticks. The candlesticks are both signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1213. These are an early pair and have the original ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial and rare Shan style Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a side or drink table. The bronze drum has an hourglass form and is typically from east Burma or Myanmar made by the tribes of the Karen people...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, currently being remodeled. Patinated bronze hardware.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bronze Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Francois-Raoul Larche 'Loie Fuller' Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Francois-Raoul Larche 'Loie Fuller' Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamp
The pinnacle of bronze Art Nouveau lamps for your consideration. This particular Raoul Larch lamp has a beautiful bronze gilt color which is not a bright gold. The chasing is exquisite and the condition is almost flawless with only traces of verdigris and zero other condition issues. The two light fixture have been tested and work perfectly. The full sun photos...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$26,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bronze mortar and pestle, Italy, 1950s
Found in a country house. Good conditions. The mortar has a height of 8 cm and a diameter of 10 cm. The pestle is 18 cm long.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Exceptional 19th Century French Gilt and Silvered Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical figural candelabra in silvered and gilt bronze designed by the French author, essayist and artist,
Judith Gautier (1845-1917), signed and dated 1886, depicting ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swiss Art Deco table clock from the 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clock, 1930
This Art Deco mantel clock features a circular, clear glass dial that allows for an unobstructed view. The Arabic numerals and hour markers are silk...
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Female Bronze Bust After Etienne Henri Dumaige
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze bust of a lovely female after the original model by the French master, Etienne Henri Dumaige, mounted on light blue marble plinth. 25 by...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Panther on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Panther on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Panther is created in...
Category
2010s Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$360 / item
Table Top Sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck in Bronze
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique Anne Van Kleeck bronze, table top sculpture of abstracted figures, dancers perhaps. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with double interior cluster. The body has detailed cast beading and tassel work and bent glass insets.
Measurements
Heigh...
Category
1930s French Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Silas Seandel "Volcano" Coffee Table, 1977
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural Mid-Century Modern "Volcano" coffee or cocktail table in gold patinated bronze surface. This piece has a very high-end gallerie look. Custom-made by Silas Seandel signed...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Italian Genovese Chandelier, Gilded Wood, Wrought Iron, and Crystal
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant eighteenth century Rococo Genovese Chandelier is constructed of a hand-carved giltwood center stem, crowned with a six beaded crystal floral corona. The chandelier arms ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Iron
Late Bronze Age Sword
Located in London, GB
Saint Nazaire Sword, Late Bronze Age, circa 800-900 B.C.
An exceptionally well preserved Bronze Age sword, with elegant, finely incised decorations,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$75,000
Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Bergman Style, Austria, ca. 1900
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vienna cold painted bronze of a Cat antique figure.
Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze figure of a Cat dating to the early 20th century. He shows...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dragon head legs. The rectangular clock...
Category
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$10,800 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Fine Neoclassical Style Tiered Dore Bronze Marble Top Gueridon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Bronze Gueridon with handsome veined deep brown Marble. The elegant tripod table with tall curved decorated legs with leafy tops and bottoms ending in Cloven H...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Bronze Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Antique Indian Hindu Temple Nandi Bull Bronze Copper Alloy Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive antique Indian early bronze copper alloy Hindu temple vahana statue / sculpture.
India, likely Deccan region, 16th-19th century, exceptionally executed figural work depicting Nandi Bull (devine steer / mythical horned cow), a significant figure in Hinduism, vehicle (mount) of diety Lord Shiva, symbol of devotion, and an important part of Hindu culture and philosophy.
This rare high quality example, heavy, nearly solid, in stylized Brahman bull animal form, the naturalistic rendering with meticulous attention to authentic detail throughout, including proper facial features and comprehensive muscular structure, beaded jewelry decoration, natural looking horns, utter and teats, curved tail, and integral hoof feet. Attractive antique metalwork with warm alloy tonal variations, ehanced by beautifully aged worn weathered heavily patinated bronze & copper alloy accented by scattered visually striking verdigris bluish green patina.
Dimensions: (approx)
24" Tall, 29" Wide, 11" Deep
Probably 70lbs
Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use
History:
NANDI: THE DIVINE STEED AND SYMBOL OF DEVOTION
Introduction
In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, few figures carry the depth of symbolism and spiritual significance as Nandi, the divine bull. As the sacred mount of Lord Shiva, Nandi occupies a revered place in Hindu culture and philosophy.
In this blog post, we will delve into the multifaceted significance of Nandi, exploring the spiritual, cultural, and symbolic dimensions that make this celestial creature an indispensable part of the Hindu pantheon.
The Vahana of Lord Shiva:
Nandi's most prominent role is that of the vahana, or vehicle, of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. In this capacity, Nandi is not just a physical mount but a symbol of unwavering devotion and loyalty. The inseparable bond between Lord Shiva and Nandi signifies the importance of humility, obedience, and dedication on the spiritual path.
Symbol of Strength and Virility:
Depicted as a powerful and muscular bull, Nandi embodies strength and virility. The bull is a symbol of fertility and abundance in Hindu culture, representing the life-sustaining forces of nature. Nandi's robust form serves as a reminder of the inherent power within all living beings and the vital energy that sustains the universe.
Guardian of Shiva's Abode:
In many Shiva temples, one often encounters a prominent statue of Nandi positioned at the entrance. This is not merely decorative; it is symbolic of Nandi's role as the gatekeeper to Lord Shiva's abode. Devotees believe that Nandi safeguards the sanctity of the sacred space and acts as a spiritual protector, warding off negative energies.
A Beacon of Spiritual Discipline:
Nandi's demeanor and presence are reflective of spiritual discipline and meditation. Often depicted in a state of deep contemplation, Nandi serves as an inspiration for seekers on the spiritual path. The bull's stillness and focused gaze symbolize the importance of inner reflection and concentration as essential components of the journey toward self-realization.
Cultural and Artistic Significance:
Beyond its spiritual and religious connotations, Nandi holds immense cultural and artistic significance. Sculptors and artists across centuries have crafted intricate depictions of Nandi, showcasing the depth of Hindu artistic heritage. The various poses and expressions of Nandi in art not only tell stories from mythology but also contribute to the aesthetic richness of temples and cultural artifacts.
Nandi's demeanor and presence are reflective of spiritual discipline and meditation. Often depicted in a state of deep contemplation, Nandi serves as an inspiration for seekers on the spiritual path. The bull's stillness and focused gaze symbolize the importance of inner reflection and concentration as essential components of the journey toward self-realization.
Cultural and Artistic Significance:
Beyond its spiritual connotations, Nandi holds immense cultural and artistic significance. Sculptors and artists across centuries have crafted intricate depictions of Nandi, showcasing the depth of Hindu artistic heritage. The various poses and expressions of Nandi in art not only tell stories from mythology but also contribute to the aesthetic richness of temples and cultural artifacts.
Festivals and Celebrations:
Nandi is also celebrated in festivals like Maha Shivaratri, where devotees pay homage to Lord Shiva and his divine mount. During these festivities, the spiritual significance of Nandi is magnified, with rituals, prayers, and processions that honor the inseparable bond between the bull and the lord.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Nandi is far more than a mythical creature or a decorative element in Hindu iconography. As the loyal steed of Lord Shiva, Nandi symbolizes profound spiritual truths, embodying qualities of devotion, strength, and discipline.
Whether gracing the entrance of a temple or adorning the altar in a devotee's home, the significance of Nandi extends beyond religious boundaries, touching the hearts and minds of those who seek inspiration on their spiritual journey.
The divine presence of Nandi serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring values that enrich the human experience.
Various Possibilities:
Ideal for both use as an interior / indoor sculpture or exterior / outside / outdoors / patio...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Bronze Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Bauhaus Style Bank Door or Gate Handles in Bronze, 1930s, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Two sets of patinated bronze gate or push/slide-door handles that was salvaged from a Danish Bank called Andelsbanken during the 1930s. The two sets are suitable for both in- or outd...
Category
1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French bronze and crystal 8 light palm chandelier deco
Located in Houston, TX
The unique shape of this chandelier makes it desirable
The fine quality of the bronze is exceptional, and the
Graceful shape of the palm fronds is fine.
It has eight lights hidden i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bronze Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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