NATARCJA BELOW NAGA
NATARCJA BELOW NAGA
Bronze
India, approx. 18th – 19th cent.
Shiva as a representation of Natarcja, as the king of dances, standing on a lotus base set upon a square plinth. Here he is portrayed in a dance pose while he stumps on the demon Apasmara. From behind his head raises a Naga crown. In one hand he holds an elongated Naga.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.2 CM
Condition: Overall good condition with traces of age such as a crack on one leg
Provenance: From an Austrian collection