Nepalese Shiva and Parvati bronze home altar, antique with gold.

How cool: a truly old household altar depicting the gods Shiva and Parvati together. This is a special and rare ensemble that was once fully fire-gilded with 24-carat gold. In protected areas, that gold is still visible today, immediately showing how old and authentic this piece is.

The altar was made in Nepal and dates from the 18th century, a period when this type of household altar was still cast by hand for daily religious use. Not a decorative work, but an object that was actually used within a household or small shrine. It is precisely that which makes the appearance so strong and convincing.

The compact size, the serene posture of the figures, and the weathered patina give this piece enormous character. This is not an average bronze statue, but a rare household altar with a long history and a clear spiritual presence. A beautiful object for a serious collector or someone seeking something unique and meaningful.

Each object is examined before it is offered: material, casting or carving technique, surface, and signs of age are compared with documented references. You will receive a certificate of authenticity and an official invoice detailing the period, material, and available provenance.

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