Statue of Shiva - Brass - 20th century
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Statua Shiva is a 23 cm high, 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep bronze/brass sculpture from the XX century, authentic/original, depicting the Hindu deity Shiva in meditation with a Trishula and Damaru, weighing about 2.3 kg.
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This sculpture depicts the Hindu deity Shiva in meditation and is made using metal casting (bronze/brass) with a dark two-tone finish and engravings highlighted in yellow/green. Shiva seated in the lotus position (Padmasana).
• Visible Attributes:
• The Trishula (trident) integrated with the Damaru (hourglass drum) in the right hand, while the hand is raised in the protective gesture (Abhaya Mudra).
The Vasuki serpent coiled around the neck.
The crescent moon (Chandra) among the hair tied up in a top knot (Jatamukuta).
The third eye (Tripundra) incised on the forehead.
The base depicts the tiger skin on which the deity traditionally meditates, with the tiger’s head visible at the center. Craftsmanship and Material: Lost-wax casting in heavy bronze/brass (2.3 kg for 23 cm is a substantial mass, indicating a thick casting).
The hollow base shows the typical residues of the Indian casting process from the 20th century.
The finish combines a dark patina applied to pigment, accentuated by gold/yellow engravings in the recesses. Height 23 cm. Weight 2.3 kg, description and selling value
This sculpture depicts the Hindu deity Shiva in meditation and is made using metal casting (bronze/brass) with a dark two-tone finish and engravings highlighted in yellow/green. Shiva seated in the lotus position (Padmasana).
• Visible Attributes:
• The Trishula (trident) integrated with the Damaru (hourglass drum) in the right hand, while the hand is raised in the protective gesture (Abhaya Mudra).
The Vasuki serpent coiled around the neck.
The crescent moon (Chandra) among the hair tied up in a top knot (Jatamukuta).
The third eye (Tripundra) incised on the forehead.
The base depicts the tiger skin on which the deity traditionally meditates, with the tiger’s head visible at the center. Craftsmanship and Material: Lost-wax casting in heavy bronze/brass (2.3 kg for 23 cm is a substantial mass, indicating a thick casting).
The hollow base shows the typical residues of the Indian casting process from the 20th century.
The finish combines a dark patina applied to pigment, accentuated by gold/yellow engravings in the recesses. Height 23 cm. Weight 2.3 kg, description and selling value
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Material
Brass
Height
23 cm
Width
14 cm
Title of artwork
Statue of Shiva
Depth
14 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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