Title of sculpture: Natarajar

Stone/Metal sculpture: Bronze

Measurement (in C. Ms.): 75 cms. without peedam: 64 cms.

Date of acquisition: 27-9-93

Period: 12-13th Century. A.D.

Description:

The Lord is dancing placing His right leg firmly on the back Of Muyalaka (demon) over a oval padampeedam having holes at the centre at the lower tier. Left leg is in kunchita Pose, has four hands. Right front hand is encircled with a cobra and the middle finger is broken. Left front hand is hanging in slanting position and is broken at the wrist. The broken part is not available. Right rear hand holds ‘Damaru’, Left rear hand holds fire and the middle finger is broken. The siraschakra available at the back, is broken and convered with mud. Prabhavali not available-Spreading jatas are also not available.