BronzeIndia , 17th century or earlierDimensions: Height 19 cm by 13 cmWeight: 760,3 gramsShiva as divine dancer standing on a prostrate dwarf demon on a small lotus base attached to a square surface. Dressed in a short dhoti with pattern and loose ends hanging down from his hips. The four arms in a dancing motion, the right hand holding an hourglass-shaped drum. The deity is smiling calmly, the head decorated with a large tiara, the strands of his hair flying loose from the crown surmounted by a small canopy created by seven snakes. The back of the statue is also done with detail and shows the shoulder pads, necklaces, strips, waistband and hairdo.