Indian Shiva Nataraja Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Indian Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Shiva in the form of Nataraja, late 19th or early 20th century, the deity performing the cosmic dance of creation encircled by a prabhamandala and squashing Apasmara, the dwarf demon of ignorance beneath his foot, Siva adorned with bracelets, necklaces, and a headdress with snakes; his back right hand holding a damaru, his front right hand in the abhaya / fear-not mudra, and holding agni in his back left palm, perched upon a lotus atop a rectangular base. 10" H x 9" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Statue, Antique, God, Lord of Dance, Hindu, Hinduism, Antique, Religious
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