Indian Art A bronze Shiva Nataraja devotional figure India, Tamil Nadu, Chola Period, 13th-14th century . . Cm 7,00 x 10,00. Cast bronze figure from the Chola era or early Vijayanagara empire depicting the god Shiva performing his cosmic dance, thus the name Nataraja.It is characterized by four moving arms and an elegant posture of his right foot crushing the dwarf of spiritual ignorance Apasmara who is in turn flanked by two prayers. The main figure is also embellished with a rear halo decorated with small stylized flames. Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy.