This rare set of three authentic South Indian bronze sculptures (early 20th century) depicts important Hindu deities on their sacred mounts (vahanas). The figures are crafted using the traditional 'lost-wax' casting technique and show beautiful traces of ritual use and a natural patina.
The Set Includes:
Vishnu as Kurma: Seated on a tortoise, featuring sacred yantra inscriptions on the shell and underside.
Murugan: Seated on a rooster, symbolizing victory over ego.
Ganesha: Seated on his mount the rat (Mushika), the remover of obstacles.
Technical Details:
Material: Bronze (Lost-wax casting)
Height: Ranging between 11.5 and 14.5 cm
Combined Weight: approx. 1.8 kg
Origin: Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, India (ca. 1900–1940)
Special Features: Includes rare inscriptions such as Om, Sri, and planetary symbols.
A museum-quality set for the serious collector of Asian art and Hindu iconography.
