Bronze Nandi Bull From The Deccan - 18th Century
This exquisite bronze Nandi bull originates from the Deccan region of India. Nandi is known for strength & virility - the name means €œgiving delight€� or €œgiving joy.€� Nandi or Nandin is the sacred vahana (vehicle) of the Lord Shiva, inferring his power as a procreator.
Devoted worshippers have polished this resplendent figure of a bull over time. Nandi is present in the home temple (mandapa) of every Shaivite and would be displayed in a recumbent position facing Lord Shiva. This Nandi still has remnants of ritual tika paste applied during daily puja.
References:
Similar examples can be found in the following books:
India - Village, Tribal Ritual Art by Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Page 15.
Hindu Gods & Goddesses by A G Mitchell, Plate 36.
Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 16-167
Condition Report:
This figure has experienced repeated daily puja and has overall heavy wear. There is a historic break to one corner of the plinth visible in photographs.
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Bronze Nandi Bull From The Deccan - 18th Century
This exquisite bronze Nandi bull originates from the Deccan region of India. Nandi is known for strength & virility - the name means €œgiving delight€� or €œgiving joy.€� Nandi or Nandin is the sacred vahana (vehicle) of the Lord Shiva, inferring his power as a procreator.
Devoted worshippers have polished this resplendent figure of a bull over time. Nandi is present in the home temple (mandapa) of every Shaivite and would be displayed in a recumbent position facing Lord Shiva. This Nandi still has remnants of ritual tika paste applied during daily puja.
References:
Similar examples can be found in the following books:
India - Village, Tribal Ritual Art by Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Page 15.
Hindu Gods & Goddesses by A G Mitchell, Plate 36.
Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 16-167
Condition Report:
This figure has experienced repeated daily puja and has overall heavy wear. There is a historic break to one corner of the plinth visible in photographs.
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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This exquisite bronze Nandi bull originates from the Deccan region of India. Nandi is known for strength & virility - the name means €œgiving delight€� or €œgiving joy.€� Nandi or Nandin is the sacred vahana (vehicle) of the Lord Shiva, inferring his power as a procreator.
Devoted worshippers have polished this resplendent figure of a bull over time. Nandi is present in the home temple (mandapa) of every Shaivite and would be displayed in a recumbent position facing Lord Shiva. This Nandi still has remnants of ritual tika paste applied during daily puja.
References:
Similar examples can be found in the following books:
India - Village, Tribal Ritual Art by Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Page 15.
Hindu Gods & Goddesses by A G Mitchell, Plate 36.
Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 16-167
Condition Report:
This figure has experienced repeated daily puja and has overall heavy wear. There is a historic break to one corner of the plinth visible in photographs.
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
