35 cm Antique Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue | 4 kg Solid Bronze | India
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Antique Hand-Cast Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue – 35 cm / 4.00 kg – South India – ca. 1900 Specifications: H 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Very heavy, thick-walled casting) | Verified Malachite Patina | Hollow Base with Core Remains
We proudly present a monumental, exceptionally heavy, and forensically verified masterpiece of Indian metal casting art: an antique cast bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja (the King of the Dance). This powerful sculpture dates from the early 20th century (South India, ca. ). With a height of 35 cm and a substantial weight of no less than 4.00 kg, this openwork metal casting represents an exceptionally massive and rare quality within the Asian antique trade.
Cosmic Iconography & Metal Biology
This heavy bronze altar piece excels with its fabulous detailing and brings an intense atmosphere of dynamic balance and historical dominance to any high-end interior or exclusive collection:
The Sacred Dance of Creation: Shiva is depicted in the traditional Ananda Tandava pose within a large, circular aureole of flames. With his right foot, he tramples the dwarf-demon Apasmara, the symbol of spiritual ignorance and the ego.
Verified Natural Copper Patina: The metal surface possesses a brilliant, deep chocolate-brown patina skin. In the deep crevices, the base folds, and around the flowing locks of hair (jata's), a dry, granular green-blue malachite efflorescence (verdigris) has formed over many decades. This is the unfalsifiable signature of pure, pre-industrial age.
Robust Open Underside: The tiered, rectangular base with cast-in lotus leaves is traditionally cast hollow. Deep within the central cavity, the original, bone-dry and rock-hard baked casting core remains of clay and ash are visible, the irrefutable proof of handicraft via the lost-wax method.
Product Details
Depiction: Shiva Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer)
Material: Heavy cast bronze/copper alloy with original chocolate-brown and malachite patina and historical casting core remains
Origin / Style: South India / Traditional Hindu Casting Art
Dating: Early 20th Century (ca. ) – Guaranteed antique
Dimensions & Weight: H 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Massive bronze)
Condition: Exceptional, unrestored condition. Brilliant original casting skin with legitimate devotional wear on the convex areas, beautiful verdigris deposit, and completely intact open structures. 100% honest and free of nonsense.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Traditionele Hindoestaanse Gietkunst
- Material: Brons/koperlegering
- Material: Malachiet-Patina
- Colour: chocoladebruin
- Colour: groen-blauw
- Period: Vroege 20e Eeuw (ca. )
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
Specifications
CategorySculptureConditionVery goodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup