HSC137113 Shiva Nataraja Chola, South Indian, 12th-13th century (bronze) (for detail see 137114) by Indian School (12th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nataraja means king of the dance; symbol of the eternal movement of the universe; circle of flames is energy in its purest form, the fire of cremation and the symbol of the holy mantra, AUM, the basic sound of creation; Apasmara the dwarf at Shiva\'s foot represents ignorance; aum the Hindu sacred symbol;); Photo 穢 Heini Schneebeli; Indian, out of copyright.