Shiva and the Four Rishis, Vakyana Dakshinamurti, India.

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Shiva and the Four Rishis, Vakyana Dakshinamurti, India.

Name: Shiva and the Four Rishis, Vakyana Dakshinamurti, India.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: M7Q3V6V5T2
Price: 2200 EUR
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Period 18th century

Style Asian Arts

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Shiva surrounded by four Rishis, South India, copper alloy, 17th/18th century.
Two notches on the back indicate the position of the fig tree, now disappeared.
Provenance: Claude de Marteau.
H 7.3 cm x W 5cm x D 3.5 cm

The four Rishi surrounding Shiva are often identified as the great sages (Maharishi) of particular importance in Hinduism. They are generally Vasishtha, Vishvamitra, Agastya and Bharadwaja. They represent wisdom and knowledge, and are associated with various spiritual traditions and teachings.
Vyakhyana Dakshinamurti refers to a specific form of Shiva, Dakshinamurti, who is the god of knowledge and teaching, represented in Hindu tradition as the supreme teacher who teaches through silence. "Vyakhyana" means "explanation" or "commentary", and in this context refers to the silent teachings of Dakshinamurti, who transmits wisdom and ultimate understanding without words. As Dakshinamurti, Shiva is often depicted seated under a banyan fig tree, teaching the Rishi sages surrounding him.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Sculptures other materials of Asian Arts Style)
Period	18th century (Sculptures other materials 18th century)
Country of origin	India
Length (cm)	5
Height (cm)	7
Depth (cm)	4
Materials	Copper
Internal reference	8507