Chola Style Brass Shiva Nataraja From South India Period - Meiji Old traces of paint can

Old traces of paint can still be seen in some of the carvings

with the carved motifs often carrying protective or auspicious meanings

The front is chip carved in the traditional style with lacquered panelling

Function: Protective and auspicious deity amulet worn on the body

Chola Style Brass Shiva Nataraja From South India Period - Meiji Old traces of paint canThis large reproduction brass Chola style Shiva Nataraja was made in the late 20th century and is an unusually good example. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation & destruction is depicted as Nataraja (The Lord of the Dance), his most famous form. Shiva Nataraja is connected closely with Chidambaram temple in Tamil Nadu, South India and it is an iconic image known across the globe. He is also known as the cosmic dancer. The circular flames teach us that as