10” Ardhanarishvara Statue - The Divine Union of Shiva and Shakti South Indian Bronze

Material: Bronze Make: Bronze cast made using the Lost-wax method in Swamimalai Finish: Antique bronze Dimensions: 10.0 inch Height X 4.0 inch Width X 3.25 inch Base depth Weight: 1.4 kg/ 3.0 lbs Shipping and delivery: 5 - 7 business days Product description: Ardhanarishvara, one of the most popular iconographic forms of Shiva that symbolizes the male and female principles are inseparable. A composite deity that shows the male-female figure of the Hindu God Shiva together with his consort Parvati. The bronze statue depicts Ardhanarishvara standing in the abhanga or stanamudra a straight posture, on a lotus pedestal or padma-pitha. The statue depicts the three armed Ardhanarishvara showing the clear separation of Male and Female torso, with respect to Shiva on the right, and Parvathi on the left. There are two arms on the side of Shiva - one arm holds a parashu or axe and the other arm is in abhaya mudra or sometimes the front right palm is facing inwards and rests on Shiva’s Bull (the