Solid brass Nandi — stylized engraved saddle with scrollwork, detailed neck collar, expressive eyes. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Nandi — the white bull, gatekeeper of Kailash, and steadfast vahana of Shiva — sits in eternal devotion at the entrance to every Shiva temple. He represents unwavering loyalty, strength, and the patient, kneeling stance of the true devotee. A Nandi facing the Shivling completes the threshold of any Shaivite home shrine.

Specifications

Craft notes

The piece is finished in antique brass — a deliberately darkened patina that settles into recesses and brings out engraved detail. It softens with time and use. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

A statement piece for a console, a bookshelf, or a pair on either side of a doorway. Dust with a soft cloth; polish occasionally.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99