{"product_id":"verdigris-brass-ardhanarishvara-statue","title":"Verdigris Brass Ardhanarishvara Statue: The Cosmic Union","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOxidised teal deepens along the drapery, drawing stark focus to the polished golden face. This duality mirrors the divine half-and-half form perfectly.\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: The surface of this verdigris brass Ardhanarishvara statue juxtaposes an applied teal patina across the torso with a radiant, high-polish gold-tone visage.\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 and 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: The deity stands in a gracefully flexed tribhanga pose upon a detailed, circular inverted lotus pedestal.\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 figure is split vertically, presenting the distinct anatomical and sartorial features of a male ascetic on the right and a goddess on the left.\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: Deeply chased lines define the differing jewelry sets of both halves, highlighted by the dark oxidized recesses that catch the light.\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 Ardhanarishvara\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;\"\u003eArdhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies, illustrating how Shiva and Parvati are inextricably bound as a single cosmic entity. The right half displays Shiva's ascetic nature, featuring matted locks and an upper hand holding the parashu axe to sever worldly attachments. The left half embodies Parvati's nurturing grace, adorned with a prominent breast, delicate jewelry, and flowing silken drapery. Cast through the traditional lost-wax method, this representation physically manifests the ancient philosophical concept of absolute non-duality.\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;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this dual-tone Ardhnari sculpture on a living room mantle or a well-lit foyer console where the distinct vertical split can be observed closely. The vivid teal patina demands a neutral, light-colored backdrop to prevent the engraved detailing from being lost in shadow. Standing at 12.2 inches tall, the figure is roughly the height of a standard vinyl record sleeve, offering an elegant vertical presence. At a dense 2.25 kg, the solid material weight physically grounds the piece, reinforcing the permanence of the cosmic union it depicts. Acquiring this Shiva Shakti brass idol means investing in rigorous artisanal skill, as achieving the precise boundary between the oxidized verdigris and the polished gold finish requires masterful control of chemical patination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDeepen the sensory rituals surrounding this cosmic union by staging a dedicated incense vessel at its base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46116726571183,"sku":"VSP-003","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/P3_2__Compressed.jpg?v=1761889759","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/verdigris-brass-ardhanarishvara-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}