#18 • Bronze Nataraja Dancing Shiva Sculpture

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $95-125  Origin: India, Mid 20th Century  Medium: Bronze Dimension: 11x9.5x3in Condition: Raised corner of square base, with no other visible damage or repairs. Description: A statue of Nataraja, the dancing form of the Hindu god of Shiva that symbolizes the "Lord of the Dance." Features four arms, dancing the Tandava dance, within a circle of fire standing on the demon, Apasmara Purusha. The dance represents the cosmic cycles and release from illusion where the drum and footsteps mark the pace of time and the surrounding fire arch represents the cosmos.