This Shiva Nataraja dancing statue is a 6 inch gold tone metal figure showing the Hindu god Shiva as Lord of the Cosmic Dance within a circular aureole.
The detailed openwork form gives it a strong traditional presence while the compact size works well on an altar, meditation shelf, bookcase, or small display area. The exact metal alloy, maker, country of origin, and age are not confirmed from the photos.
Details
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Item: Shiva Nataraja dancing statue
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Item Type: Hindu deity figure
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Era: Not confirmed from photos, add if known
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Materials: Gold tone cast metal, exact alloy not confirmed from photos
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Color: Bright gold tone with darker areas in recessed details
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
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Pattern or Model: Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Cosmic Dance
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Style: Traditional Hindu religious iconography
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Dimensions: 6 inches tall. Circular aureole approximately 4 1/2 inches across. Base 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Product weight 13 ounces.
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Special Features: Solid cast construction, circular aureole, multiple arms, raised dancing pose, decorative pedestal base, and detailed openwork design
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: The figure is complete and displays well, with noticeable surface variation and small finish flaws rather than major structural damage.
- The circular frame, arms, legs, pedestal, and detailed central figure appear intact in the supplied photos. The statue stands upright on its solid rectangular base.
- The raised details remain easy to see across the front, including the headdress, hands, circular border, figure beneath Shiva's foot, and decorative work along the base.
Issues / Wear
- There is a small white spot near the lower portion where the gold finish did not adhere. It is visible on close inspection but does not dominate the display.
- The gold tone finish is uneven in places, with scattered darker areas, small surface marks, and wear concentrated around recessed details and the base.
- The back shows a simpler cast surface with visible texture and light scratching. These areas look more utilitarian than the decorated front and are best considered ordinary casting and finish wear rather than decorative detail.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Nataraja imagery represents Shiva as Lord of the Cosmic Dance, a form associated with the continuing cycle of creation, preservation, destruction, and renewal.
This form suits someone building a Hindu devotional display, meditation area, religious art collection, or a shelf centered on traditional spiritual imagery.
The circular aureole and energetic dancing pose give this small figure a surprisingly detailed silhouette for its 6 inch height.
You will like that the surface still shows the small irregularities of the casting and finish rather than looking newly polished or overly restored.
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