Height:. 13.00 in.Width:. 10.00 in.Depth:. 3.30 in. .Brass Sculptures: Buy Ganesha, Buddha & Nataraja Sculptures | ExoticIndia.Brass Sculpture.The Chola (mid9thl3th century) artist visualized and depicted the greatness of Shiva when he conceived and created the magnificent and popular image of Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Cosmic Dance. This is the dance of bliss (ananda tandava), symbolizing his association with the five-fold activities in the universe (panchakrityas).In his upper right hand is the damaru (a small hour glass shaped percussion instrument) signifying creation set off by the initial vibrations of sound. His lower right hand is shown in the abhaya mudra (gesture of protection). The lifted arm that points to the lifted leg offers solace to the people of the world, while the flame in his left hand symbolizes the fire that will dissolve the universe. Apasmara, the demon of ignorance, is being trampled under his right foot. Every detail of the Nataraja figure has been executed with great attention and delicacy. The face has an exquisite expression and a captivating smile. Shivas matted hair flies off on either side (owing to his vigorous movement within the circular aureole.The circular aureole bordered with five- pronged flames represents the cosmos.The whole composition is topped with a kirtimukha, the symbol of auspciousness.
