Description
Hand cast old temple brass sculpture Nandi. This piece features the Hindu secret bull, Nandi kneeling down with naga crown on his back. A great old piece suitable for temple or home use. This is an old piece from India that was used in worship. You can see the surface has been worn down by being touched during prayer. originally from India. One of a kind piece.
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: 2.5″ × 1.75″ × 3″
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.
