Name: Bronze Nandi Bull From The Deccan - 18th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A02262
Price: 185.0 GBP
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SKU: A02262 18th Century, from Deccan Plateau, India

Dimensions:: W9 x D5.5 x H10 cm
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This exquisite bronze Nandi bull originates from the Deccan region of India. means €œgiving delight€� or €œgiving joy.€� Nandi or Nandin is the of the Lord Shiva, inferring his power as a procreator.

Devoted worshippers have polished this resplendent figure of a bull over time. Nandi is present in the home temple (mandapa) of every Shaivite and would be displayed in a recumbent position facing Lord Shiva. This Nandi still has remnants of ritual tika paste applied during daily puja.

References:

Similar examples can be found in the following books:

India - Village, Tribal Ritual Art by Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Page 15.

Hindu Gods & Goddesses by A G Mitchell, Plate 36.

Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 16-167

Condition Report:

This figure has experienced repeated daily puja and has overall heavy wear. There is a historic break to one corner of the plinth visible in photographs.

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