{"product_id":"kali-statue-antique-indian-style-standing-bronze-kali-or-mahakali-statue-20cm-8","title":"Kali Statue - Antique Indian Style Standing Bronze Kali or Mahakali Statue - 19cm\/8\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKali Statue - Antique Indian Style Standing Bronze Kali or Mahakali Statue - 19cm\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements Height 19cm\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAn antique Indian style bronze \u003cstrong\u003eKali (Mahakali)\u003c\/strong\u003e sculpture in a dynamic victory pose, this striking piece is rendered in the 13th-century \u003cstrong\u003eMajapahit style\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, the fearsome yet protective goddess stands triumphantly upon a prostrate \u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodying the ultimate triumph of divine power and cosmic order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eKali is depicted with a single head and four arms, two of which hold a \u003cstrong\u003esevered human head\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esword\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sword represents \u003cstrong\u003edivine knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the severed head symbolises the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman ego\u003c\/strong\u003e, which must be cut away through spiritual wisdom to attain \u003cstrong\u003emoksha\u003c\/strong\u003e (liberation). She wears a richly bejewelled \u003cstrong\u003edhoti\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eupavita\u003c\/strong\u003e (sacred thread), and her gaze is cast downward toward the vanquished, expressing focused, unstoppable resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAround her neck hangs a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003egarland of human heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, understood as the \u003cstrong\u003eVarnamala\u003c\/strong\u003e, the garland of Sanskrit letters (Devanagari). Each letter is considered a form of energy and an aspect of Kali herself, affirming her role as \u003cstrong\u003emother of language and mantras\u003c\/strong\u003e. Upon her head she wears an ornate Indian-style \u003cstrong\u003etiara\u003c\/strong\u003e before a tall \u003cstrong\u003ekirita-makuta\u003c\/strong\u003e (conical crown), symbolising mastery over both positive and negative forces. A \u003cstrong\u003ethird eye (urna)\u003c\/strong\u003e on her forehead signifies heightened spiritual vision beyond ordinary perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHer features include an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eaquiline nose\u003c\/strong\u003e and elongated earlobes adorned with large earrings, reinforcing her divine and royal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe sculpture also includes a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable trident (trishula)\u003c\/strong\u003e, further emphasising Kali’s role as a wielder of transformative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58209075429763,"sku":"SCBR4684g","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4684g-3.jpg?v=1780987800","url":"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/products\/kali-statue-antique-indian-style-standing-bronze-kali-or-mahakali-statue-20cm-8","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}