Origin: South India. Dynasty: Chola-Dynastie (ca. 300 v.Chr.-1279). Date: 10th-11th c. Technique: Light copper bronze with residue of gilding. Description: Four-armed inAn elegant pose inA circle of flames, the god Shiva is shown in his cosmic dance, which symbolizes the process of creation, destructionAnd re-creation of the universe. In his right hand he holds the double drum damaruAnd with his left hand he holds theAll-destroying fireAgni. Under his feet he tramples onApasmara purusha, the illusion that leads peopleAstray. The energy of his dance isAlso visible in his hair flying to the sides. The back of the figure isAlso of great expressiveness. Measurement: Height 8.1cm. ConditionA/B. Front rubbed by cultic use.
Provenance: -Collection Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris. -Private collection Paris.AcquiredAt Binoche & Giquello,Auction of the Kerchache coll., Paris 17.12.2008.