A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVANATARAJA

Description:

South-India, 19th/ 20th cent.
H. 22,6 cm
Dancing on the dwarf demon Mushalagan reclining on a lotus base placed on a throne, his principle hands in the gesture of protection, both secondary ones holding drum and fire-emblem, wearing dhoti, scarf, his face displaying a serene expression, his wavy hair set with a minute figure of Ganga and a flaming halo behind.
Southern German private collection - Slightly chipped, traces of age