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A bronze figure of the dancing Shiva Nataraj, South-India
19th century

the four armed deity raised on an oval lotus base, his right leg standing on Apasmaru Purusha, the demon of ignorance, backed by open-mouthed makara, the left foot raised symbolic of liberation, and holding a damaru (drum) in his outstretched right hand representing the five rhythms of manifestation, and the ratna (flaming jewel) in the left outstretched hand, wearing elaborate jewellery and headdress
89cm high

PROVENANCE
Dr Zerega, London
Private Collection, New South Wales
Private Collection, Sydney
Sotheby's Australia, 6 April 2016, lot 70

This figure is an iconic image in Hindu art illustrating Shiva performing the Tandava, the dance of bliss which is a pictorial allegory of the true manifestation of eternal energy, creation, destruction, preservation, salvation and illusion.

  • Condition: possible repair to the right leg above the ankle

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