An Antique Bronze Nandi Bull

An ancient bronze Nandi bull
An Indian bronze figurine depicting the Brahman breed Nandi bull
He is traditionally revered as the sacred mount (vahana) and guardian of the Hindu deity Shiva
The sculpture meticulously reproduces the characteristic physical features of the Zebu or Brahman breed, including a prominent, well-defined shoulder hump and a pair of curved horns sloping backward
A detailed, braided-cord-style necklace hangs around its neck, from which hangs a classic decorative bell (ghanta) hangs at chest level
The bull stands firmly on its four slender legs, head held naturally high, conveying an attentive and noble posture characteristic of sacred temple sculptural traditions.
Formerly from the Robert Willocx Collection, Brussels
11 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, and 8.8 cm tall
It features a bronze surface with a rich, dark patina, bearing localized traces of oxidation and historical weathering, consistent with its late 19th-century craftsmanship