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 Height: 25 inches Width: 22 inches, 10 at Base Depth: 7 inches Weight: 45 pounds Materials: Panchaloha bronze made of 5 metals; Copper, Tin, Zinc, with small amounts of Gold & Silver Casting: Lost Wax Method Defining Features of the Statue: Nataraja is dancing in act of simultaneously creating and destroying the world. He dances within a prahabhamandala or arch of three separate rings each symbolizing a part of the world. The outer most ring is fire, the middle ring is earth and the inner most ring is water. Nataraja has a simplicity, grace and delicacy which is in contrast to the physical act of destruction. Shiva is full of these types of contradictions none more apparent than when he takes the form of Ardhanari, being both half man and half woman. About the Pose of the Sculpture: The symbolism of Siva Nataraja is religion, art and science merged as one. In God's endless dance of creation, preservation, destruction and paired graces is hidden a deep understanding of our universe. Aum Namah Sivaya. Bhashya Nataraja, the King of Dance, has four arms. The upper right hand holds the drum from which creation issues forth. The lower right hand is raised in blessing, betokening preservation. The upper left hand holds a flame, which is destruction, the dissolution of form. The right leg, representing obscuring grace, stands upon Apasmarapurusha, a soul temporarily earth-bound by its own sloth, confusion and forgetfulness. The uplifted left leg is revealing grace, which releases the mature soul from bondage. The lower left hand gestures toward that holy foot in assurance that Siva's grace is the refuge for everyone, the way to liberation. The circle of fire represents the cosmos and especially consciousness. The all-devouring form looming above is Mahakala, "Great Time." The cobra around Nataraja's waist is kundalini shakti, the soul-impelling cosmic power resident within all. Nataraja's dance is not just a symbol. It is taking place within each of us, at the atomic level, this very moment. The Agamas proclaim, "The birth of the world, its maintenance, its destruction, the soul's obscuration and liberation are the five acts of His dance." Aum Namah Sivaya. Care: The piece can be used both indoors and outdoors. Dust the piece regularly. If you would like the piece to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the statue. Shipping: Shipping is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the US and Canada. Each piece is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "TNT International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping will come out as $0 and will be added to your order. Please call 203-629-0902 or email us info@bronzecreative.com for a shipping quote. Learn more about the Hindu God Nataraja. 100% satisfaction guaranteed with your statue purchase
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