BronzeIndia , 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 51 cm Wide 23 cm Depth 16 cmWeight: 10.673 gramsStanding Shiva in the form as Lord of the Crescent Moon. Standing on a lotus flower petal with four arms, two gesturing the abhaya mudra and varada mudra in the front of his body. The left hand is raised and holding a prancing deer with thumb touching the ring finger. The right hand is also lifted but the fingers are missing. Traditionally he would be holding the battle axe in this hand. Dressed in short trousers fastened with an ornamental belt, the chest adorned with belts and jewellery. The oval face has small features. The hair is done up in a very high chignon of matted curls with some of them draping down to the shoulders. He is wearing large circular earrings. This form of Shiva is primarily worshipped in Southern India.Provenance: UK art market sold at Brynes Auctioneers and valuers , Lot 513 , Sale 'A' 2014