Lord Shiva is the god of meditation and the arts. According to an old Indian epic, when Shiva was teaching Parvati, his consort, how to practice yoga, he was overheard by a dolphin in the river Ganges. On hearing the lessons of the god, the dolphin was turned into a man and called Matsyendra, the “Lord of the Fishes”. This disciple would later become Shiva Mahadeva Nath, the creator of yoga.
High Porcelain is an aesthetic philosophy in itself. The creations in this category showcase the artistic, creative and technical prowess of Lladró’s artists. These high quality porcelain creations have their own unique style and spectrum of colours. Their size, complex composition and meticulous decoration make these pieces into authentic examples of the heights Lladró is capable of achieving in porcelain.
Worth underscoring is the bright grey-blue colour of the skin, covered by ashes to show us that death is the ultimate reality of life. It also boasts a range of decorative techniques, including golden lustre, which heightens its majesty.
The symbolism and craftsmanship of this High Porcelain creation make it a true gem in its own right. The sculpture comes with a specially-shaped base conceived for the optional piece Lingam (01001981), a sacred symbol used to worship Shiva and to stimulate personal growth. Lord Shiva is a limited edition of 720 units.
Shiva’s attributes are represented with countless little details: the trident which symbolizes his power; the drum which marks the rhythm of the universe; the snake that Parvati tied around his neck to prevent him from swallowing poison; the beads 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 in order not to flood the Earth.
Spirit of India collection, captures the values and the attributes of the ornate and enthralling wonders of the Hindu iconography.
