{"product_id":"shiva-nataraja-dancing-statue","title":"Shiva Nataraja Dancing Statue Gold Tone Metal 6 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva Nataraja dancing statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hindu deity figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos, add if known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone cast metal, exact alloy not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold tone with darker areas in recessed details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Cosmic Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Hindu religious iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches tall. Circular aureole approximately 4 1\/2 inches across. Base 2 inches by 1 1\/2 inches. Product weight 13 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cast construction, circular aureole, multiple arms, raised dancing pose, decorative pedestal base, and detailed openwork design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The figure is complete and displays well, with noticeable surface variation and small finish flaws rather than major structural damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circular frame, arms, legs, pedestal, and detailed central figure appear intact in the supplied photos. The statue stands upright on its solid rectangular base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold tone finish is uneven in places, with scattered darker areas, small surface marks, and wear concentrated around recessed details and the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNataraja imagery represents Shiva as Lord of the Cosmic Dance, a form associated with the continuing cycle of creation, preservation, destruction, and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form suits someone building a Hindu devotional display, meditation area, religious art collection, or a shelf centered on traditional spiritual imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular aureole and energetic dancing pose give this small figure a surprisingly detailed silhouette for its 6 inch height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will like that the surface still shows the small irregularities of the casting and finish rather than looking newly polished or overly restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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