$295
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An exceptional devotional casting showcasing a fluid cross-legged stance, an engraved ritual waist sash, and a magnificent oil-rubbed bronze patina elevated on a bespoke turned timber base. This captivating antique figurine stands as an elite example of traditional South Asian sacred metalwork. Hand-cast utilizing the historic lost-wax method, the sculpture portrays Krishna in his highly revered Venugopala (celestial flutist) manifestation. The piece captures a beautiful sense of lyrical weightlessness, frozen in a graceful, dynamic posture with his legs crossed at the shins in a traditional tribhanga counter-balanced stance. His arms sweep elegantly upward toward his chest, fingers meticulously poised in a sacred mudra configuration meant to simulate the playing of his divine flute. The casting is highly refined and rich with textural narrative, showcasing a defined neck collar and an intricate, incised multi-panel waist sash (dhotis) draped elegantly over his hips. His face projects an old-world meditative calm, detailed with prominent almond eyes, a stylized brow, and a soft, knowing smile beneath a tiered, conical crown (jatamukuta). Setting this piece apart for high-end curation, the antique bronze has been mounted on a premium, custom-turned hardwood stand. The dark, polished timber base features a smooth, rounded architectural profile that perfectly echoes the sculpture’s curves while providing excellent stability. Over generations of handling, the heavy alloy has aged into a spectacular dark bronze and olive-gold patina, with deep earthy undertones highlighting the crisp lines of the metalwork. It operates as an incredibly high-signal conversational sculpture, bringing instant global history and an elevated gallery presentation to a contemporary console table, an editorial library shelf, or a minimalist fireplace mantel. Specifications Material: Authentic hand-cast solid bronze / heavy brass alloy on custom-turned hardwood stand Dimensions: 4" W x 4" D x 8.5" H Origin: Antique; Indian Hindu devotional tradition (Krishna Venugopala flutist); cast solid bronze, India Era: Antique Condition: Excellent antique; dark bronze and olive-gold patina; heavy stable casting; minor age-appropriate pitting Special Detail: Tribhanga cross-legged stance; incised multi-panel waist sash (dhotis); tiered jatamukuta crown; custom-turned dark espresso hardwood pedestal
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