8.5" solid brass Nataraj — Flame-ring prabhavali inlaid with red rectangular stone/enamel pieces along inner band; stepped base with multicolor (red, green, blue) stone inlay; blue-and-white draped sash across figure. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Nataraj is Shiva as Lord of the Dance — the cosmic choreographer whose tandava holds the universe in rhythmic balance: creation, preservation, dissolution, concealment, and grace. Within the ring of flame, the dance never stops. Nataraj is for those who love the philosophical depth of Indian craft.

Specifications

Craft notes

Hand-painted enamel work in the meenakari tradition — each colour band laid into engraved channels, fired, and polished. The craft is centuries old; the technique cannot be machined. 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 versatile piece — works in a pooja room, an entryway, or as a tabletop accent. Polish occasionally to maintain finish.

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