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Antique Bronze Hindu God Natarajan Shiva Sculpture Statue
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Antique Bronze Hindu God Natarajan Shiva Sculpture Statue

1900 - 1920
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Antique Bronze Nataraja Shiva Sculpture – Hindu God of Dance

This powerful Antique Bronze Nataraja (Shiva) sculpture captures the dynamic energy and spiritual symbolism of one of Hinduism’s most iconic deities. Represented in the classic pose of the cosmic dance, Shiva is shown within a ring of flames, balancing on a demon that symbolizes ignorance, embodying the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Expertly cast in solid bronze with dark patination, this piece features finely rendered details: flowing hair, expressive facial features, and multiple arms gracefully positioned to convey the divine rhythm of the universe. The circular aureole surrounding the deity is adorned with stylized flames, symbolizing the fire of transformation.

Features:

Material: Solid bronze with dark aged patina

Iconography: Nataraja Shiva dancing within a flaming halo, standing on Apasmara (the dwarf of ignorance)

Origin: Likely South India, traditional Chola-style representation

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 20 cm

Width: 15.5 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear consistent with age. Stable and well-balanced on its tiered pedestal base.

This sculpture is not only an artifact but also a compelling decorative piece, ideal for collectors of Hindu art, bronze sculpture. A timeless symbol of divine cosmic rhythm and transformation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

The Rayman Organisation has dated this Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150600
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32-527
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Antique Bronze Nataraja Shiva Sculpture – Hindu God of Dance
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This powerful Antique Bronze Nataraja (Shiva) sculpture captures the dynamic energy and spiritual symbolism of one of Hinduism’s most iconic deities.
The Rayman Organisation

Represented in the classic pose of the cosmic dance, Shiva is shown within a ring of flames, balancing on a demon that symbolizes ignorance, embodying the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja as the cosmic dancer encircled by a flaming halo atop a tiered square pedestal.
fig 1. Antique Bronze Hindu God Natarajan Shiva Sculpture Statue

Expertly cast in solid bronze with dark patination, this piece features finely rendered details: flowing hair, expressive facial features, and multiple arms gracefully positioned to convey the divine rhythm of the universe. The circular aureole surrounding the deity is adorned with stylized flames, symbolizing the fire of transformation.

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja as the cosmic dancer encircled by a flaming halo atop a tiered square pedestal.
fig 2. Antique Bronze Hindu God Natarajan Shiva Sculpture Statue

Features:

Material: Solid bronze with dark aged patina

Iconography: Nataraja Shiva dancing within a flaming halo, standing on Apasmara (the dwarf of ignorance)

Origin: Likely South India, traditional Chola-style representation

fig 3. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja as the cosmic dancer encircled by a flaming halo atop a tiered square pedestal.
fig 3. Antique Bronze Hindu God Natarajan Shiva Sculpture Statue

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 20 cm

Width: 15.5 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear consistent with age. Stable and well-balanced on its tiered pedestal base.

This sculpture is not only an artifact but also a compelling decorative piece, ideal for collectors of Hindu art, bronze sculpture. A timeless symbol of divine cosmic rhythm and transformation.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

The Rayman Organisation has dated this Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150600
Dealers Internal Ref
32-527
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja as the cosmic dancer encircled by a flaming halo atop a tiered square pedestal.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja as the cosmic dancer encircled by a flaming halo atop a tiered square pedestal.
ANTIQUE BRONZE HINDU GOD NATARAJAN SHIVA SCULPTURE STATUE
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The Nataraja depicts the Hindu deity Shiva performing the Ananda Tandava, the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Originating in South Indian temple art and refined during the Chola dynasty, this iconographic form symbolizes the cyclical nature of existence and divine energy.

Traditional Indian bronze sculptures are crafted using the lost-wax casting method, known historically as cire perdue. Artisans create a wax model, encase it in clay, melt away the wax, and pour molten bronze alloy into the resulting mould.

Authentic tradition-bound Nataraja bronzes adhere to strict iconographic canons, including the balance of four arms, the right foot crushing the demon Apasmara, the raised left foot indicating liberation, and an outer ring of flames known as the prabhamandala.

Designers frequently position dark bronze sculptures against neutral backdrops, such as painted mantlepieces, wooden sideboards, or minimalist shelving units, allowing the dark metal silhouetted forms to serve as focal points.

Bronze sculptures should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Chemical cleaners and abrasive polishes should be avoided to preserve the natural oxidisation and patination of the metal.
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