15.5" solid brass Shiva — stone-inlaid multicolor jewelry and garments (red, green, blue stones), trishul with stone inlay, top-knot bun on head, third eye and red bindi, ornate stone-studded crown collar; tiger face on base front. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Lord Shiva — Mahadev — is the auspicious one, the destroyer of illusion, the meditator on Mount Kailash. Crescent moon in his matted hair, serpent at his throat, trident in his hand, he is the inner stillness behind the dance of the universe. Shiva is for those who walk a contemplative path.

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