19th Century Mounted Shiva Statue
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Ca. 19th century bronze Shiva head, mounted on a wood base (later).
As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts This magnificent statue has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Shiva sculpture. The casting is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive azurite and malachite patina of the piece is also particularly delightful.
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Dimensions: 60cm / 24".
Material: Bronze.
Provenance: Private UK Collection
As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts This magnificent statue has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Shiva sculpture. The casting is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive azurite and malachite patina of the piece is also particularly delightful.
Please contact us for high resolution images of the piece.
Dimensions: 60cm / 24".
Material: Bronze.
Provenance: Private UK Collection
Condition
Good condition. Consistent with age.
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19th Century Mounted Shiva Statue
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