{"title":"Loro Blonyo Statues from Java","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003eTraditional Javanese images of harmony, fertility, and spiritual balance.\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loro","title":"Loro Blonyo Javanese Wedding Couple","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLoro Blonyo: A Masterful Javanese Wedding Couple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnrich your interior with the mystical and serene beauty of this hand-carved Javanese Loro Blonyo set. This \"inseparable pair\" symbolizes harmony, prosperity, and marital happiness. In Javanese culture, they represent the fertility goddess Dewi Sri and her partner Raden Sadono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Visual Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately stands out about this set is its incredible aesthetic appeal. The faces are painted with remarkable expression and sensitivity, giving the figures an almost lifelike quality. The warm, beautifully aged polychrome finish — combined with the later-added metal ornaments and sparkling rhinestone details — gives the pair a royal, majestic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures are hand-carved from solid wood. The male figure wears the traditional kuluk (ceremonial headdress) and carries the sacred kris on his back. The female figure radiates a timeless, graceful tranquility. The metal accents create a beautiful contrast with the wood and make this pair a unique and eclectic work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Condition\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century (decorative appliqués added later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood, traditional polychromy, metal filigree with rhinestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions Man:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 cm (H) x 22 cm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions Woman:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm (H) x 13 cm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful authentic patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57225949741387,"sku":"555","price":339.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/loro-blonyo-javaans-huwelijkskoppel-set.jpg?v=1778059574"},{"product_id":"antieke-javaanse-loro-blonyo-beelden-massief-teakhout-51-cm-8-4-kg","title":"Antique Javanese Loro Blonyo Statues – Solid Teak Wood – 51 cm – 8.4 kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAntique Javanese Loro Blonyo – Solid Teak – 8.4 kg – ca. 1930\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional pair of Loro Blonyo (The Inseparable Pair) represents the pinnacle of Javanese folk art from the early 20th century. Sourced from a private Dutch estate, this set displays the mass, patina, and integrity sought by serious collectors of Indonesian antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIconography and Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures depict the fertility goddess Dewi Sri and her consort Raden Sadono. Traditionally placed in the central part of aristocratic Javanese homes, they symbolize harmony, prosperity, and the eternal bond of marriage. Unlike smaller souvenirs, this set displays the dignified \"Simpuh\" sitting posture and refined court attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Craftsmanship and Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from heavy, solid teak (Tectona grandis) with a substantial combined weight of 8.4 kg. The faces and hands show deep craquelé in the pigment layer, indicating decades of natural drying. The underside displays authentic hand chisel marks, consistent with pre-industrial craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920–1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid teak (hardwood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 51 cm and 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4 kg (combined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original mineral polychromy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with fair signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57226125377867,"sku":"533","price":775.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-loro-blonyo-javaans-koppel.jpg?v=1778062126"},{"product_id":"monumentaal-paar-javaanse-wedding-icons-loro-blonyo-100-cm-11-kg","title":"Monumental Pair of Javanese Wedding Icons – Loro Blonyo – 100 cm – 11 kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Pair of Javanese Wedding Icons (Loro Blonyo) – 100 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive pair of Javanese wedding icons, also known as Loro Blonyo, represents the pinnacle of stylized Indonesian woodcarving. With a height of no less than 100 cm and a combined weight of 11 kg, these are not standard decorative items, but heavy \"statement pieces\" of investment quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolic and Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are dressed in traditional Javanese court attire: the man wears a Blangkon (headdress) and the woman a Kemben (breastcloth). The style is a refined blend of traditional iconography and a mid-century modernist aesthetic, characterized by the elegant, elongated verticality of the bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship and Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from high-quality, heavy tropical heartwood, these statues offer a stability rarely seen in export items. The hand-applied polychromy is refined with subtle accents of real gold leaf. The craquelé in the finish and the visible wood grain on the underside confirm the age and authentic nature of the woodcarving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications (Technical Audit: JAVA-100-SLIM-HEAVY)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia (Private Collection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid tropical hardwood (heartwood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm and 99.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 kg (24.2 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted polychromy with gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57226809999691,"sku":"534","price":975.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/monumentaal-paar-javaanse-wedding-icons.jpg?v=1778070678"}],"url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/collections\/loro-blonyo.oembed","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}