{"product_id":"zuid-indiaas-ardhanarishvara-paneel-massief-hardhout","title":"19th-century South Indian Ardhanarishvara temple\/shrine panel of solid hardwood","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.8;padding:34px;border:1px solid #c9a24d;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6a24;font-size:26px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eSouth Indian Ardhanarishvara Solid Hardwood Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome objects are not meant merely to decorate a space, but to immediately give it power and meaning. This large hand-carved panel depicts Ardhanarishvara: Shiva and Parvati united in one body. Within Hinduism, this special depiction stands for balance, unity, protection, and the convergence of masculine and feminine energy.\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a height of 73.5 cm, a width of 37 cm, and a weight of 8 kg, this is a serious and substantial piece. The panel is carved from solid hardwood and has the appearance of an ancient religious element that may originally have been part of a shrine, temple interior, or processional carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconography makes this panel particularly strong. One side of the body is clearly rendered in a more feminine manner, with a visible bust, while the other side is designed with greater power and a tighter shape. It is precisely this subtle duality that supports the depiction of Ardhanarishvara and gives the object much more depth than a standard Shiva or Devi panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark patina, wear on the raised areas, and smooth finished back give the panel a weathered look. 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