IMPORTANTE STATUE DE SHIVA NATARAJA EN BRONZE
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IMPORTANTE STATUE DE SHIVA NATARAJA EN BRONZE

INDE DU SUD, EPOQUE NAYAK, FIN XVIIIEME SIECLE

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IMPORTANTE STATUE DE SHIVA NATARAJA EN BRONZE
INDE DU SUD, EPOQUE NAYAK, FIN XVIIIEME SIECLE
Il est représenté dansant sur le démon Apasmarapurusha terrifié sur un socle lotiforme et entouré d'une auréole enflammée. Ses quatre bras rayonnent autour de lui. Son visage est serein.
Hauteur : 106 cm. (41 ¾ in.)
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Private French collection, acquired before 1994.
Private Dutch collection.
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AN IMPORTANT BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA NATARAJA
SOUTH INDIA, NAYAK PERIOD, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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Shivanataraja, Shiva as Lord of the Dance, is considered as the creator of the universe and dances the world into existence. At the same time, he is also its destroyer. Much symbolism is attached to this specific form of Shiva. His drum stands for the creation of the world. His open palm protects human beings while his downward stretched hand symbolises the solace of the world. His other hand holds the fire standing for the dissolution of the world. The dwarf on whom he tramples represents ignorance and the large flaming aureole the cosmos. The skull visible in the hair of Shiva emphasizes his role as embodiment of Time and Death. The goddess Ganga represented in his hair fell from heaven to earth through his hair.

Although one might say that this specific form of Shiva captures best the idea of Hinduism through its form and symbolism. Here, he stands for creation, sustenance and destruction of the cosmos. Even his emotionless face reflects the impartiality of this process. This sacred image is an extremely fine example from the late eighteenth century. Its beauty is strongly enhanced by its natural bronze patina.

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