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Bronze Figure of Ardhanarishvara, 19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 EUR Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,000.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of Ardhanarishvara, 19th C.
Bronze with brown patina
Thailand, 19th century
Standing figure of the androgynous deity Ardhanarishavara, a symbiosis of Shiva and Parvati
The naked torso split in the middle; half man, half woman
Face with smooth features and friendly smile
Long earlobes and towering hair jewelry
On a black wooden base (later)
Good condition
Height (without base): 43 cm
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible


Ardhanarishvara

In Sanskrit Ardhanarishvara means ‘the Lord who is half woman’ and describes an androgynous form of the Hindu God Shiva together with his consort Parvati. The being is depicted with a male (right) and a female (left) half of the body. Some figures are rendered with two, three, four or eight arms. The upper body is often bare, with Shiva wearing a loincloth and Parvati draped in a sari. The hair and headdress are usually divided in two and both halves hold their respective attributes. Ardhanarishvara illustrates the Hindu concept that the female aspect of God is inseparable from the masculine aspect of God.



Condition: The figure is in good condition with light signs of age. One attribute in the hand shows a loss. The height (without base) measures 43 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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