Antique Bronze Hindu Lord Shiva Natasha Statue

Brass figure with gold painting applied later. Origin: Tibet / Nepal. Representation of Shiva as Nataraja, dancing on the Apasmara. Dimensions: 8 1/2 in tall 7 in wide Especially in the south of India Shiva is represented as Nataraja ("King of Dance") in the cosmic dance, dancing on Apasmara, the "demon of ignorance". In dance, Shiva destroys ignorance and beyond that the whole universe, which he creates a new at the same time. Here usually four or eight, occasionally more arms, express his cosmic powers.

Shiva (Sanskrit Śiva [ɕɪʋʌ]; "auspicious") is one of the main gods of Hinduism. In Shaivism, believers regard it as the most important manifestation of the Supreme. As part of the "Hindu Trinity" (Trimurti) with the three aspects of the divine, with Brahma, who is considered the creator, and Vishnu, the preserver, Shiva embodies the principle of destruction. Outside of this trinity he embodies creation and a new beginning as well as preservation and destruction. Very nice piece.