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Date: Circa late 19th to early 20th century
Geography: India
Dimensions: 8cm H x 4.5cm W x 3cm D
Weight: 155g
Material: Bronze alloy
Condition: Good for its age, see photos
This small hand-cast bronze depicts a guru or holy man seated in Padmasana, the lotus position, his hands resting in his lap. He wears a simple cloth around the waist and a strand of meditation beads (mala) around his neck, and sits before an arched backplate decorated with a lattice pattern. On the back are two snakes, a motif that may suggest a connection with Shaivism, the tradition devoted to Shiva. The bronze has developed a rich, dark natural patina.
The figure was made using the lost-wax casting method, a technique used in South Asian bronze sculpture for centuries. Small devotional figures of gurus and saints like this were made for household shrines and local temples, and its simple, slightly stylised features reflect the regional casting traditions of the period.
A characterful, compact piece for a shelf, desk or shrine.
As with all our antique pieces, this figure is one of a kind, and natural variations in patina, casting texture and surface wear should be expected as part of its authentic character and history. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
Date: Circa late 19th to early 20th century
Geography: India
Dimensions: 8cm H x 4.5cm W x 3cm D
Weight: 155g
Material: Bronze alloy
Condition: Good for its age, see photos
This small hand-cast bronze depicts a guru or holy man seated in Padmasana, the lotus position, his hands resting in his lap. He wears a simple cloth around the waist and a strand of meditation beads (mala) around his neck, and sits before an arched backplate decorated with a lattice pattern. On the back are two snakes, a motif that may suggest a connection with Shaivism, the tradition devoted to Shiva. The bronze has developed a rich, dark natural patina.
The figure was made using the lost-wax casting method, a technique used in South Asian bronze sculpture for centuries. Small devotional figures of gurus and saints like this were made for household shrines and local temples, and its simple, slightly stylised features reflect the regional casting traditions of the period.
A characterful, compact piece for a shelf, desk or shrine.
As with all our antique pieces, this figure is one of a kind, and natural variations in patina, casting texture and surface wear should be expected as part of its authentic character and history. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
