{"product_id":"nandi-guardian-bastar-dhokra-brass-figurine","title":"Nandi, Guardian of Shiva · Bastar Dhokra Brass Figurine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass (bell metal), Dhokra lost-wax technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" H × 5.5\" W × 2.5\" D · approx. 15 × 14 × 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBastar tribal Dhokra (Chhattisgarh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique gold with deep black etched detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional lost-wax casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBastar, Chhattisgarh, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully compact interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eNandi, the sacred bull and guardian of Lord Shiva\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in brass by artisans from Bastar, Chhattisgarh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than a highly polished religious idol, this piece retains the distinctive visual character of \u003cstrong\u003eBastar Dhokra\u003c\/strong\u003e — a richly textured surface, antique-gold brass, and deep black etched patterns that emphasize the sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandi is traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003edevotion, patience, inner strength, and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e. His serene presence makes this sculpture particularly suited to a home altar, meditation corner, bookshelf, console, or intimate collection of Indian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is made through the traditional \u003cstrong\u003elost-wax casting process\u003c\/strong\u003e. The artisan first creates the form and decorative elements in wax, builds a clay mold around it, and then pours molten brass into the mold. Once the metal has cooled, the clay casing is broken away and the sculpture is finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not a factory-perfect object. Slight variations in texture, casting marks and surface finish are natural characteristics of authentic Dhokra craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-cast. Hand-finished. 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Tracked worldwide from India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin India:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 days · \u003cstrong\u003eInternational:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–18 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, metal polish, abrasive cloths, and chemical cleaners. 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