Nandi is among the most frequent Hindu deities worshiped in public places, temples, homes, or small shrines as part of puja throughout India. Nandi the white bull is Shivas vahana-a vehicle or mount that transports a major deity and represents a significant aspect or characteristic of that deity and increases the deity’s power, especially since it can instantly carry the deity anywhere. Nandi is Shiva principal disciple, leader of his attendants and guardian of all four-footed animals. He is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, home of Shiva and usually sits at the entrance to Shiva-dedicated temples. Often images of Nandi are decorated with flower offerings as a sign of respect.
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This finely cast antique figurine with finely articulated features portrays Nandi with jewels sitting recumbent on a high-tiered throne. Kneeling in reverence to serve Lord Shiva he is a symbol of purity and strength. Small figurines were placed on home shrines with other deities and significant family items. Made using lost wax it is a one-of-a-kind piece
This small antique brass Nandi is exquisitely handcrafted with a wonderfully aged patina. He sits recumbent on a raised rectangular platform. Delicately incised with decorative details delineating the head, neck, snout and body, his right leg and tail are sinuous, graceful ornaments rather than defining features. His head is at a 45-degree with lyrically curved horns in contrast to most versions with horns extending backwards. This Nandi is based on a South Indian cow whose humpback is emphasized here by two parallel lines covering it as if is part of a saddle or another ornament feature.
This well articulated figurine features is Nandi decorated with jewels and recumbent on a high-tiered pedestal throne. Nandi figurines are placed on home altars for daily puja and are decorated with flowers and incense offerings as a sign of respect and this image has an attached incense holder for this purpose. Made using lost wax casting, it is a one-of-a-kind piece in very good condition with a fine patina and smooth surface.
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