Rare and early Shiva Nataraja

RARE AND EARLY SHIVA NATARAJA.

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 in an elegant pose in a circle of flames, the god Shiva is shown in his cosmic
dance, which symbolizes the process of creation, destruction and re-creation of the
universe. In his right hand he holds the double drum damaru and with his left hand he
holds the all-destroying fire agni. Under his feet he tramples on apasmara purusha, the
illusion that leads people astray. The energy of his dance is also visible in his hair
flying to the sides. The back of the figure is also of great expressiveness.
Measurement: Height 8.1cm.
Condition A/B. Front rubbed by cultic use.

Provenance:
-Collection Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris.
-Private collection Paris. Acquired at Binoche & Giquello, auction of the Kerchache coll., Paris 17.12.2008.
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