Old Terracotta Nandi Java

Description

Hand made red terracotta Nandi from Java, Indonesia. This piece features the Hindu secret bull, Nandi. A great old art piece suitable for temple or home use. One of a kind piece. There are two  damaged spots on the sculpture as we shown in the pictures. They were there already when we got it years back.

Nandi also known as Nandikeshwara or Nandideva is the bull vahana of the Hindu god Shiva. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone-images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine.

The Sanskrit word “nandi” has the meaning of happy, joy, and satisfaction, the properties of divine guardian of Shiva- Nandi.

Dimensions: 13″ × 22″ × 14.5″

*Old piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.

*Due to the size and/or the delicate situation of the item. Please contact us for more detail information /pick up or shipping options.