{"product_id":"bronze-nandi-bull-from-the-deccan-1","title":"Recumbent Bronze Nandi Bull From The Deccan - 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite bronze Nandi bull originates from the Deccan region of India. \u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiym_CY8Y-GAxVrSkEAHYG7AosQmpgGegQIERAD\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"Nandi\"\u003eNandi is known for strength \u0026amp; virility - the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emeans 'giving delight' or 'giving joy.' Nandi or Nandin is the \u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiym_CY8Y-GAxVrSkEAHYG7AosQmpgGegQIERAI\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"sacred bull\"\u003esacred \u003cem\u003evahana \u003c\/em\u003e(vehicle) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eof the Lord Shiva, inferring his power as a procreator. This is further reinforced by the lingam, a fertility symbol which Nandi kneels towards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoted worshippers have polished this resplendent figure of a bull over time. Nandi is present in the home temple (\u003cem\u003emandapa\u003c\/em\u003e) of every Shaivite and would be displayed in a recumbent position facing Lord Shiva. This Nandi still has remnants of ritual tika paste applied during daily puja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples can be found in the following books:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndia - Village, Tribal Ritual Art\u003c\/em\u003e by Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Page 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHindu Gods \u0026amp; Goddesses \u003c\/em\u003eby A G Mitchell, Plate 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRitual Bronzes Of Maharashtra \u0026amp; Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region\u003c\/em\u003e by Leo S Figiel, Fig 16-167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn overall good condition with heavy wear and historic damage to the reverse of the plinth visible in photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551593455925,"sku":"A02263","price":150.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A02263Detail.jpg?v=1789233878","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/bronze-nandi-bull-from-the-deccan-1","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}