8” Standing Bronze Ardhanarishvara (Shiva-Shakthi) Statue from South India
Material: Bronze
Make: Bronze cast made using Lost-wax method from Swamimalai
Finish: Antique bronze
Dimensions: 8.0 inch Height X 3.0 inch Width X 2.75 inch Base depth
Weight: 0.9 kg/ 1.9 lbs
Shipping and delivery: 5 - 7 business days
Product description: Ardhanarishvara is one of the beautiful manifestation of Lord Shiva and Parvathi with a profound inner meaning that explains the balance between the male and female energies, and that they are inseparable. The bronze statue depicts Ardhanarishvara standing in the abhanga or stanamudra a straight posture, on a lotus pedestal or padma-pitha. The statue depicts the three armed Ardhanarishvara showing the clear separation of Male and Female torso, with respect to Shiva on the right, and Parvathi on the left. There are two arms on the side of Shiva - one arm holds a parashu or axe and the other arm is in abhaya mudra or sometimes the front right palm is facing inwards and rests on Shiva’s Bull (the Nandi). The left side of the statue depicts Goddess Parvathi with one arm which usually holds a blue lotus (Nilotpala). Parvathi has a well-rounded bosom, a narrow waist, and a curvier body and hip with clothing draped representing the feminine part of the statue. The torso, hip and pelvis of the statue elaborately emphasizes the anatomical differences between the Male-Shiva, and Female-Parvathi. Every iconic detail of the statue with respect to Shiva’s crescent moon, coiled strands of Hair, tiger skin dhoti to Parvati’s jewelry, her posture, are all meticulously crafted. The bronze statue Ardhanarishvara is certainly admirable and 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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