Shiva Idols and Shivling with Stone and Colour Work

Shiva idols and shivling with stone and colour work are a finished style: the stones and colours are applied by hand after casting, so each piece has a slightly different look. The sizes run from small figures to very tall idols, so the height decides where a piece suits. The stones and colour need gentler handling than the plain metal, and the taller figures are very heavy.

Most pieces are brass, and each listing names the metal. Dust with a soft brush rather than a cloth that can catch on the stones, and keep water away from the stone and colour work. Lift a heavy idol by its base, with help.