Shiva Nataraja

150,000

Southern India (Nallur), 18th century, bronze, v. 70 cm

With document from museum.

1 in stock

Description

Shiva Nataraja, one of the main Hindu gods, demonstrates the origin and extinction of the universe. Dancing on the head of the evil dwarf. Shiva has 4 pairs of hands in which he clutches his symbols: a drum and flame, a knife and a bell, a wand and a three -headed snake. The front arms indicate activity and protection in the sages, vol. Abhaja and Krija.