{"product_id":"35-cm-antiek-bronzen-shiva-nataraja-beeld-4-kg-loodzwaar-brons-india","title":"35 cm Antique Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue | 4 kg Lead-heavy Bronze | India","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Antique Hand-cast Bronze Shiva Nataraja Statue – 35 cm \/ 4.00 kg – South India – ca. 1900\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Extremely heavy, thick-walled casting) | Verified Malachite Patina | Hollow Base with Core Remains\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a monumental, extraordinarily heavy, and forensically verified masterpiece of Indian metal casting: an antique cast bronze statue of \u003cstrong\u003eShiva Nataraja (the King of Dance)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This powerful sculpture dates from the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th century (South India, ca. 1900-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a height of 35 cm and a massive weight of no less than 4.00 kg, this openwork metal casting represents an exceptionally massive and rare quality within the Asian antique trade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nCosmic Iconography \u0026 Metal Biology\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis heavy bronze altarpiece excels through its fabulous detailing and brings an intense atmosphere of dynamic balance and historical dominance to any high-end interior or exclusive collection:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Dance of Creation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva is depicted in the traditional \u003cem\u003eAnanda Tandava\u003c\/em\u003e posture within a large, circular halo of flames. With his right foot, he tramples the dwarf demon Apasmara, the symbol of spiritual ignorance and the ego.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Natural Copper Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The metal surface possesses a brilliant, deep chocolate-brown patina skin. In the deep crevices, the base folds, and around the flowing locks of hair (\u003cem\u003ejatas\u003c\/em\u003e), a dry, granular green-blue malachite deposit (verdigris) has formed over the course of many decades. This is the unfalsifiable signature of pure, pre-industrial age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Open Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stepped, rectangular base with cast-in lotus leaves is traditionally hollow cast. Deep within the central cavity, the original, bone-dry and rock-hard fired casting core remnants of clay and ash are visible, irrefutable proof of handiwork using the lost-wax method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShiva Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHeavy cast bronze\/copper alloy with original chocolate brown and malachite patina and historical casting core remnants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSouth India \/ Traditional Hindustani Casting Art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eEarly 20th Century (ca. 1900-1920) – Guaranteed antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 35 × W 28 cm | Weight: 4.00 kg (Solid bronze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, unrestored condition. Superb original casting skin with legitimate devotional wear on the convex parts, beautiful verdigris deposition, and completely intact open structures. 100% honest and nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57385926787403,"sku":"575","price":764.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-bronzen-shiva-nataraja-tempelbeeld-dansende-hindoe-god.jpg?v=1779271359","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/35-cm-antique-bronze-shiva-nataraja-statue-4-kg-extremely-heavy-bronze-india","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}