You are bidding on a traditional brass Nandi puja stand and candle/incense holder from India. It depicts Nandi, the sacred celestial bull and divine vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva...

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( Notice in the pictures that one of the corners In the base is missing and there is a small hole on one side and a little bit larger hole on the other side of the base, due to thin brass.\nIn that particular area.)

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• Estimated Era: Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1880–1930).

• Production Context: Pieces with this specific type of integrated conical stick/candle holder on the saddle were widely produced across Southern and Western India during the late colonial period for domestic shrines (puja altars) and travelers' shrines.

Decorative Accents: The figurine features intricate traditional South Indian metalwork carvings, showcasing ornamental necklaces, blankets, and a stylized curved tail wrapped around the central holder column.

Substantial Density: A weight of 573 grams for a standalone ritual piece of these dimensions establishes excellent casting density. It confirms that high-quality, thick molten brass was utilized during its production rather than a cheaper, thin-walled alloy shell filled with resin or plaster.

With a solid weight of 1:04.2 pounds and (approx. 573 grams), your holder falls into a highly desirable weight class for collectors. This weight confirms that it is a solid, sand-cast piece rather than a cheap, hollow tourist reproduction.

• Material Authenticity: One pound is a substantial weight for a candle stand of this physical size. Buyers on vintage platforms actively look for "heavy, solid brass" items because they indicate mid-20th century construction quality rather than thin, modern stamped metals.

Patina Value: The visible green corrosion (verdigris) at the base functions as historical verification. Collectors pay a premium for this natural aging.