Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of meditation and the arts. Ancient Indian epics tell the story of how Shiva showed yoga to his divine consort Parvati for the first time while a dolphin in the river Ganges was listening to him. When he heard the god’s teachings, the dolphin was turned into a man and was called Matsyendra, the Fish King. This disciple would later be Shiva Mahadeva Nath, the creator of yoga.
High Porcelain answers to a whole aesthetic philosophy. Since the beginning, its pieces represent the best and clearest example of the artistic, creative and technical Lladró’s potential. In addition to the style, the quality of the porcelain, the peculiarity and the chromatic range, there is the risk of tackling the most complex creations. Creations that, because of their spectacular formats, difficult compositions or virtuosity in their decoration, are the best example of what is possible to make in porcelain.
Artistically speaking, it is worth underscoring the bright greyish blue coloring of the skin, covered by ashes to convey the fact that death is the ultimate reality of life. In addition, it boasts many complex decorative techniques, like golden luster, underlining its majestic character.
Symbolism and craftsmanship are combined in this High Porcelain piece that is a true gem in itself. The sculpture is rounded off by a base with a special shape that provides room for the optional piece Lingam (01001981), a sacred symbol used to worship Shiva and to overcome any situation that impedes personal growth. Lord Shiva is a limited edition of 720 units.
Shiva’s attributes are finely worked and defined with a host of details: the trident which is the symbol of his power; the drum which marks the beat of the cosmos; the snake that Parvati tied around his neck to stop him from swallowing poison; the bands of rudraksha, a sacred seed with medicinal powers; and the bun in his hair from which the river Ganges flows and the god intercepts as if falls so that it does not flood the Earth.
Spirit of India collection, captures the values and the attributes of the ornate and enthralling wonders of the Hindu iconography.
