This set of folk bronzes is from Bengal. The painting of eyes is typical of folk art in that part of India. One of well known painters, Jamini Roy, was inspired by this folk style. These three bron…
Source: Rama Lakshman and Sita
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Rama Sita (Andhra)
This bronze is Rama with his consort Sita. His right hand is abhaya mudra (protection). Rama’s forehead shows vertical religious mark, specific to Vaishnavites. As Rama is an incarnation of V…
Source: Rama Sita (Andhra)
Hakku Patra
Hakku Patra is a title deed document, giving rights to an individual or a group of individuals. The rights may be to land or use of land or rights to provide service or perform activities. Hakku Pa…
Source: Hakku Patra
Sambandar (?)
This was sold as Sambandar, a Saivite saint. The story: Sambandar as a child of three years was left unattended by his father as he went to take bath in a temple tank. Feeling hungry Sambandar star…
Source: Sambandar (?)
Surya Lamp (Nepal)
This is a Nepali lamp with Surya. It showcases Newari craft at its best. Surya is identified by the lotus he holds in each hand, chariot driven by seven horses and Usha and Pratusha on the sides wi…
Source: Surya Lamp (Nepal)
Valampuri Ganesha
One more Ganesha. A valampuri (with the trunk turned to the right). Ganesha is a remover of obstacles and the valampuri is considered a highly auspicious form of Ganesha. Ganesha is holding battle …
Source: Valampuri Ganesha
Mahishasuramardhini (Deccan)
This is Mahishasuramardini (Killer of the demon Mahisha) shown with eighteen arms. She is known as Durga in Bengal and elsewhere in India she is considered as a form of Durga. She is standing with …
Source: Mahishasuramardhini (Deccan)
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 