{"product_id":"shiva-nataraja-antiek-brons-india-kosmische-dans-op-apasmara","title":"Shiva Nataraja – antique bronze – India – cosmic dance on Apasmara","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nShiva Nataraja – Antique Bronze Temple Statue\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nPowerfully executed Shiva Nataraja statue from India, depicted as the cosmic dancer within the circle of flames, standing on Apasmara – the demon of ignorance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1900–1940\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e53 cm high × 44 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e11.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026amp; Condition\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis statue is heavy and solid cast, which is immediately visible and palpable in the proportions and balance. The surfaces show clear traces of manual finishing, with natural wear on the raised parts and deeper oxidation in the recessed areas.\n\nThe patina is consistently built up and supports a dating to the early 20th century. Not a sleek polished finish, but an honest surface with character and signs of use.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nShiva as Nataraja represents the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. The dance within the circle of flames stands for the universe in motion, while the demon Apasmara beneath his foot symbolizes ignorance being overcome.\n\nA powerful spiritual statue that has a strong presence both in content and visually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57134751088971,"sku":"259","price":1789.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/shiva-nataraja-brons-india-kosmische-dans-apasmara.webp?v=1777269696","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/shiva-nataraja-ancient-bronze-india-cosmic-dance-on-apasmara","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}