SCARCE EARLY 20TH CENTURY ANTIQUE INDIAN BRONZE SHIVA & CONSORT in SEXUAL UNION, BUDDHA SHAKTI POWER, TANTRIC FIGURATIVE METAL SCULPTURE, with ORIGINAL, UNPOLISHED BRONZE PATINA & RETICULATED, DECORATIVE BRONZE BASE

[Recently discovered in a South Shore, Massachusetts estate featuring many other period Indian bronze figurative sculptures, textiles & painted wooden architectural elements. This early 20th century antique Indian bronze metal figurative sculpture of a Shiva & consort in tantric, sexual union, highlighting Buddha Shakti power, is more finely detailed & realized than many similar, later versions. The figurative detailing and especially the reticulated bronze base show earlier, more careful workmanship. The Shiva diety is sitting with his legs nearly impossibly crossed, with the heels of his feet, placed tightly on top of his thighs, embracing his female consort and partner closely as she mounts him, in a particularly physical form of sexual union between the two & in a rather noticeable tantric sexual position. Of course, within Hinduism, every bronze figurative statuary of gods & goddesses has spiritual, as well as ritualistic meaning embedded in them. This particular Shiva bronze figurative metal sculpture, involving two figures, points to enduring love, fertility & the fruits love & physical love bear. With original antique bronze patina. Very nice.]

(Circa 1900-1935)

Early 20th century Indian antique bronze figurative metal sculpture, featuring Shivas & gods & 

goddesses engaging in sexual union

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DIMENSIONS:

7 1/4" overall Height x 5" Width x 5" Depth

Weight: 2 lbs. 7 oz.

DESCRIPTION:

Recently discovered in a South Shore, Massachusetts estate featuring many other period Indian bronze figurative sculptures, textiles and painted wooden architectural elements. This early 20th century antique Indian bronze metal figurative sculpture of a Shiva and consort in tantric, sexual union, highlighting Buddha Shakti power, is more finely detailed and realized than many similar, later versions. The figurative detailing and especially the reticulated bronze base show earlier, more careful workmanship. The Shiva diety is sitting with his legs nearly impossibly crossed, with the heels of his feet, placed tightly on top of his thighs, embracing his female consort and partner closely as she mounts him, in a particularly physical form of sexual union between the two and in a rather noticeable tantric sexual position. Of course, within Hinduism, every bronze figurative statuary of gods and goddesses has spiritual, as well as ritualistic meaning embedded in them. This particular Shiva bronze figurative metal sculpture, involving two figures, points to enduring love, fertility and the fruits love and physical love bear. With original antique bronze patina. Very nice.

CONDITION:

Very Good to Excellent overall antique condition.