Antique 19th Century Seated Bronze Shiva Statue - 40cm/16"Measures – (Height) 40cm/16”Ca. 19th century seated Indian Shiva. As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. In his hand he holds a Kamandal (sacred pot of water). Water is the most essential and revered element in the entire cosmos. Shiva holds it to indicate that he is the Lord of Water. It also indicates Amrita, the elixer of immortality. The statue has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Shiva sculpture. The casting is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive azurite and malachite patina of the piece is also particularly delightful. The sculpture provides the perfect traditional in appearance Shiva to bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office or sacred space. We have other Hindu & Buddhist statues available. Please visit our eCRATER store to see our current Collection. Please check out our other listing where we have other beautiful Asian pieces available.For more beautiful Asian Art – https://stores.eCRATER.com/hdasianart/ and our sister store https://www.eCRATER.co.uk/sch/jamesh_1066/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686Happy to ship worldwide. Postage discounts apply for multiple purchases. Please message with any questions.Thanks for your interest.HD Asian ArtSCBR2082