{"product_id":"shiva-statue-antique-javanese-style-bronze-dancing-shiva-statue-as-lord-nataraja-29cm12-tall","title":"Antique Javanese Style Bronze Dancing Shiva statue as Lord Nataraja - 26cm(10\") Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiva Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Dancing Shiva statue as Lord Nataraja - 26cm(10\") Tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 26cm\/10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique \u003cstrong\u003eJavanese\u003c\/strong\u003e style dancing \u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Lord Nataraja, in 13th century Majapahit style with Trident or Trishul. T\u003cspan\u003ehe Trishul symbolizes \u003cstrong\u003eShiva’s power\u003c\/strong\u003e, the three gunas, and the destruction of ignorance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNataraja\u003c\/strong\u003e statue already compresses an entire universe of symbolism into one dynamic image—Shiva dancing within a handful of fire, creating, preserving and dissolving the cosmos. When \u003cstrong\u003eNataraja\u003c\/strong\u003e also holds a \u003cstrong\u003etrident (trishul)\u003c\/strong\u003e, another layer of meaning is added, emphasising Shiva’s fierce compassion, his mastery over time and nature, and his power to cut through ignorance and suffering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere \u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e is depicted as the divine dancer and Lord of the dramatic arts. With perfect balance and proportions the sculpture depicts Shiva as Lord Nataraja, in traditional pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eShiva dances with his body poised in a complex yet perfectly balanced rhythm.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.hinduamerican.org\/blog\/nataraja-cosmic-dancer-symbolism\/\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe drum (\u003cstrong\u003edamaru\u003c\/strong\u003e) in one hand symbolises creation and the primal sound of the universe.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.lotussculpture.com\/nataraja-shiva-lord-dance-meaning-symbolism.html\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe flame (\u003cstrong\u003eagni\u003c\/strong\u003e) in another represents destruction and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dance expresses Shiva’s five cosmic acts: creation, preservation, destruction, concealment and grace. The \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erident\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intensifies this vision—declaring who the dancer is: not only a cosmic artist, but the Lord whose power pervades all three worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn Shaiva tradition, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erident (Trishul)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis inseparable from Shiva. Even outside the Nataraja form, he is commonly shown with a trident planted beside him or held in his hand. The three‑pronged spear is rich in layered symbolism:\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.allsaivism.com\/articles\/trident.aspx\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIt expresses Shiva’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunlimited power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas creator, preserver and destroyer.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-symbolism-of-shiva-understanding-the-meaning-behind-the-lord-of-transformation\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIt signifies his lordship over the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree worlds\u003c\/strong\u003e—earth, atmosphere and heaven.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.allsaivism.com\/articles\/trident.aspx\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Trishul, the Trident, Shiva's Weapon - AllSaivism.com\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allsaivism.com\/articles\/trident.aspx\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0 js-no-transition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIt embodies his ability to pierce and dissolve the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree impurities\u003c\/strong\u003e: egoism (anava), attachment (pasha) and delusion (maya).\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.allsaivism.com\/articles\/trident.aspx\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Trishul, the Trident, Shiva's Weapon - AllSaivism.com\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allsaivism.com\/articles\/trident.aspx\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0 js-no-transition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWhen that same trident appears in the hands of \u003cstrong\u003eNataraja\u003c\/strong\u003e, it ties the fluid movements of the dance directly to Shiva’s role as the one who cuts away ignorance and restores cosmic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis body, fingers, ankles, neck, face, head, ear lobes and dress are decorated and bejewelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e is backed by an ornate aureole, symbolising his divinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dynamism of the energetic dancing of Shiva, is offered in classic Majapahit stye. Shiva is dressed in a simple robe, with a sash tied around his waist and is wearing a number of pieces of ornate jewellery, including crown and earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis hair is piled in a \u003cstrong\u003etripartite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003echignon\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with a cockade and is discretely adorned with only a necklace, diamond shaped earrings, a Yajnopavita (Scared Brahmanical thread) and a single bangle on each wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva is part of the Hindu holy trimurti which includes Brahma and Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFor someone who brings such a statue into their home, studio or shrine, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNataraja Shiva holding a trident\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan serve as a layered reminder:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe universe is in constant rhythmic change (the dance and ring of fire).\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.hinduamerican.org\/blog\/nataraja-cosmic-dancer-symbolism\/\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIgnorance and ego may seem powerful, but they are ultimately small enough to be danced upon.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/39328\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTrue transformation requires both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egraceful acceptance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esharp discernment\u003c\/strong\u003e—the soft gesture of blessing and the piercing clarity of the trident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePlaced thoughtfully—as in many interiors and collections shaped with guidance from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Meaning of the Nataraja Shiva\" href=\"https:\/\/0kh12saup1qokftc-28347695207.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=nataraja\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDAsianArt.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e—a trident bearing Nataraja becomes more than a striking sculpture. It becomes a compact teaching: that the same energy which creates and destroys the worlds also works within us, cutting away what binds and inviting us to dance more freely in the fire of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional in appearance sculpture is sure to add a unique touch to your home, work or sacred space. We have other Hindu statues available. Please email for details.\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. 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