An Indonesian (Java) enthroned Shiva in 13th century Majapahit style. Shiva is seated on a square pedestal. At the base of the pedestal a linga and yoni, can be seen. Shiva is dressed in a simple robe, with a sash tied around his waist and is wearing a number of pieces of ornate jewellery, including crown, necklace and earrings. As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva is part of the Hindu holy trimurti which includes Brahma and Vishnu.The Trilochana of Shiva can be seen on his forehead - the Three-Eyed Lord. It is the eye of wisdom, free from “Maya”, the illusion, and duality of life. It is also believed to be the source of his untamed energy. The crescent moon is shown on the side of the Lord's head as an ornament. The waxing and waning phenomenon of the moon symbolises the time cycle through which creation evolves from the beginning to the end. Since Shiva is the Eternal Reality, He is beyond time. Thus, the crescent moon is only one of His ornaments.Here his arms hold a fly whisk, trident and Linga and Yoni. His lower right hand pointing down, with the palm outwards symbolises generosity.As an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu deity, Shiva, the Linga and Yoni is a symbol of fertility and energy. In traditional Indian society, the linga is rather seen as a symbol of the energy and potential of God, Shiva himself.The Trident or Trishula, is a divine symbol and principle iconography of the Hindu religion. The three points of the trishula have various meanings and significance, and, common to the Hindu religion, have many stories behind them. They are commonly said to represent various trinities—creation, maintenance, and destruction; past, present, and future; body, mind and atman; dharma or dhamma (law and order), bliss/mutual enjoyment and emanation/created bodies; compassion, joy and love; spiritual, psychic and relative; happiness, comfort and boredom; pride, repute and egotism; clarity, knowledge and wisdom; heaven, mind and earth; soul, fire and earth; soul, passion and embodied-soul; logic, passion and faith; prayer, manifestation and sublime.His hair is piled in a tripartite chignon decorated with a cockade and is discretely adorned with only a necklace, diamond shaped earrings, a Yajnopavita (Scared Brahmanical thread) and a single bangle on each wrist. Provenance: Ex- private Singapore collection. Provenance: Estate of a private Singapore collection Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 20cm/8” General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age. SCBR3027 For more beautiful Asian Art please also visit our website - HDAsianArt.com