37” Bronze Rishabadeva Shiva (Lord of the Bull) Chola Style Lost-Wax Method Sculpture
Material: Bronze
Make: Bronze cast made using Lost-wax method from Swamimalai
Finish: Antique
Dimensions: 37.0 inch Height X 13.0 inch Width X 13.0 inch Base depth
Weight: 45.0 kg/ 99.0 lbs
Shipping and delivery: 8 - 12 business days
Product description: Bronze Rishabadeva Shiva (Lord of the Bull) also known as Mahadeva, is one of the principal deities in Hinduism. He is one one of the Trimurtis, along with Lord Brahma the creator, and Lord Vishnu the protector, and Shiva is referred to as the destroyer; one who destroys the impurities taking refuge in the human mind. Rishabhadeva Shiva or Vrishavahana Shiva refers to the association of Shiva with his Bull, the Nandi or Nandikeshvara. Nandi is a white Bull with a strong and muscular body, symbolizing strength and virility. The symbolism of Shiva and Nandi extends beyond religious contexts and has cultural significance, and the bull is celebrated in various art forms, and rituals.
The bronze statue is a chola style form of Shiva in a standing posture, with his right hand assumed to rest on the back of the Bull. The physical presence of the Bull in this particular pose is rarely seen, but bronze Rishabadeva with Sivagami is widely known and famous in South Indian museums that celebrates the chola style Shiva Parvathi couple with the missing bull. The relationship between Shiva and Nandi is a profound, multifaceted aspect of Hindu mythology and spirituality. Shiva in this pose stands with his dhoti fastened, and wears his tangled long hair in the shape of a turban. Some contexts refer to the matted locks of hair as serpents shaped in the form of a turban as seen in the statue. The face of Shiva exudes a sublime beauty full of serenity and compassion, and this expression conveys a sense of inner peace and spiritual fulfillment. The graceful posture of the Rishabadeva emphasizes his divine power and authority that conveys a sense of strength and control, reinforcing Shiva's role as a supreme being in Hindu cosmology. The patina on the sculpture shows an antique, warm bronze hue, giving it an ageless and captivating allure. The bronze Rishabanatha Shiva is “one of a kind statue” made using the lost-wax method; an expert craftsmanship by our South Indian bronze artisan.
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