Description: Antique Java Style Majapahit Seated & Enthroned Bronze Vishnu Statue - Protector & Preserver - 37cm/15" Measurements – Height 37cm/15"An antique Java Style seated bronze Vishnu sculpture in the 13th century Majapahit style. Vishnu is both world protector and preserver, restorer of moral order - he is all-powerful and all-pervasive by nature. The Vishnu is seated on a lotus flower base, which is itself seated on a raised, decorated pedestal. A Linga and Yoni can be seen at the base of the pedestal. The lowered right hand makes the boon bestowing gesture (varada mudra). His left hand is held in a gesture of teaching (vitarka mudra). He wears a richly bejewelled dohti and upavita. His face has a downcast gaze. Upon his head he wears a decorative Javanese style tiara in front of his Kirita-Makuta or tall conical crown. This symbolises control over Positive and Negative attitudes.On his forehead he has a third eye or urna. He has an aquiline nose and elongated earlobes with large ear rings. Vishnu is backed by an aureole with a beaded border and flaming rim, topped by a decorative finial.The sculpture has a wonderful brown patina. Scholarly Reference: New York Metropolitan Museum Collection - Accession Number: 1987.142.15 Christie's Auction House - Sale 2562 (December 2002) - INDIAN, HIMALAYAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART Christie's Auction House - Sale 2612 (December 2003) - INDIAN, HIMALAYAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART Bonhams - March 2018 - Fine Southeast Asian Arts Provenance: Ex- private Boston, MA, USA collection. All items are guaranteed to be as described. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases upon request. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. Please check out our other listing where we have other beautiful Asian pieces available. For more beautiful Asian Art – http://stores.ebay.co.uk/hdasianart/ and our sister store http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/jamesh_1066/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Happy to ship worldwide. Postage discounts apply for multiple purchases. Please message with any questions. Thanks for your interest. HD Asian Art SCBR2793
Price: 1295 GBP
Location: Leeds
End Time: 2025-01-18T14:32:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 87.77 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Region of Origin: Southeast Asian
Product: Statue
Primary Material: Bronze
