{"product_id":"distressed-brass-shiva-bust","title":"Distressed Brass Shiva Bust: The Meditating Ascetic","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA profound, shadowed patina settles deep within the towering crown, pushing the serene, warm bronze face of the ascetic into sharp relief. The deeply carved textures of this distressed brass Shiva bust evoke the gravity of ancient temple sanctuaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A heavy, distressed grey-black oxidation dominates the textured areas, isolating the subtly polished, golden-bronze glow of the deity's smooth facial features.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast as a standalone bust, the piece is dominated by an extraordinarily tall, ornate Jatamukuta (crown) and a weighted, structured base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The serpent king Vasuki is coiled closely around the neck, its hood raised protectively alongside the deity's right ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Executed through dense lost-wax casting, featuring complex, deeply chased floral and geometric relief work across the crown and the rounded pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Lord Shiva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn classical Hindu iconography, Shiva is often depicted as the supreme ascetic, lost in profound, universe-sustaining meditation. The towering Jatamukuta represents his matted hair, symbolizing his absolute control over the untamed forces of nature and the sacred river Ganges. The serpent coiled around his neck illustrates his mastery over fear and death, while the closed, downcast eyes project an unshakeable inner peace. By applying such a heavy, distressed antique finish rather than a bright commercial polish, the artisans connect this antique finish Shiva head directly to the aesthetic of excavated, centuries-old shrine bronzes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003ePlace this striking piece as a brass Shiva head for meditation altar focus, where its downward gaze can immediately ground your daily spiritual practice. The intense, shadowed textures also allow it to serve beautifully as a design-led focal point against minimalist, light-washed walls or upon a dark wooden mantel. Standing 9.3 inches tall, it shares the approximate vertical footprint of a standard kitchen thermos, making it commanding without requiring excessive horizontal space. At an exceptional 2.42 kg for its compact footprint, the solid metal casting delivers a satisfying, enduring gravity. The intense precision required to carve the miniature motifs of the crown before the heavy patination process marks this Lord Shiva with serpent as a masterful work of spiritual artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecreate the sacred, historical dynamic of the temple courtyard by presenting this ascetic directly opposite a ceremonial brass bull.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139954856111,"sku":"VSP-046","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/62_Compressed_b15f0fac-a125-4741-bc91-2e4a248ba8c3.jpg?v=1761980329","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/distressed-brass-shiva-bust","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}