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steviejoe75

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Hindu God Shiva - is this antique?
« on: March 31, 2016, 01:54:51 am »
Hi everyone

Through a little research online I have what looks to be a statue of the Hindu God Shiva dancing on a demon baby.

It looks to be quite old, however things nowadays can be made to look this way.

I am wondering if anybody has any specific knowledge in this area to clarify if this is antique.

It stands about 10" tall.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Hindu God Shiva - is this antique?
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2016, 08:44:19 am »
I am no expert, but in my opinion it is not old. I have seen lots of these that were made to look old.
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Re: Hindu God Shiva - is this antique?
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2016, 09:11:29 am »
I was of the same opinion. Thanks Mat

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Re: Hindu God Shiva - is this antique?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2016, 10:08:22 am »
Totally agree.  It doesn't look old!

You would be surprised how many different cultures have someone trodden underfoot in symbolism.  If you have ever seen the wildly exaggerated works/sculptures of Bodero (he has done many)!
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