About this piece
A brass Shiva family group, with Shiva and Parvati seated together on one base and a smaller figure at each side, one with an elephant head. Red and green stones are inlaid on their seat and clothes.
The seller lists it at 12.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide and 690 g. The title says 6 inch, while the specifications give 5 inch for the height.
How it is used
A Shiva family image shows Shiva, Parvati and their children together. Many homes keep it in the shrine or on a shelf, often beside a Shiva lingam or other images of Shiva.
Looking after it
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Keep water away from the inlay.







