• Antique bronze Vishnu statue from South India, ca. 1920, front view.
  • Solid bronze Vishnu statue with Shanka and Chakra attributes.
  • Detail of the dark patina on an antique Indian Vishnu statue.
  • Detail of the Abhaya Mudra hand gesture on an antique bronze statue.
  • Rear side of the solid bronze Vishnu statue showing casting details.
  • Side view of the 17 cm tall bronze Vishnu from Tamil Nadu.
  • Detail of the lotus pedestal and the square base of the statue.
  • Authentic Indian antiquities: Vishnu bronze from 1920.
  • Close-up of the conch shell and discus attributes in the hands of Vishnu.
  • Detail of the ceremonial crown on the head of the god Vishnu.
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Antique Bronze Vishnu Statue – South India – ca. 1920 – 17 cm – 520 g
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Antique Bronze Vishnu Statue – South India – ca. 1920

This refined bronze statue from South India depicts the Hindu god Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. The statue is cast in the classical tradition of Tamil Nadu and displays a beautiful, weathered dark patina that confirms its age of over a century.

Iconography and Symbolism

Vishnu is depicted here in a stately, frontal pose (Samabhanga) on a detailed lotus pedestal (Padmasana) atop a square base. In his four hands, he holds his sacred attributes: the Shanka (conch shell) and the Chakra (discus) in the upper hands, while his lower right hand makes the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of reassurance).

Craftsmanship and Condition

Weighing 520 grams, this solid bronze statue feels solid and high-quality. The casting is detailed, from the facial features to the decorations on the crown (Kirita Mukuta) and the clothing. The object is in excellent antique condition without restorations, with an authentic patina that develops only through time and devotion.

Specifications

  • Origin: South India
  • Date: ca. 1920
  • Material: Bronze
  • Height: 17 cm
  • Weight: 520 g
  • Condition: Excellent, no restorations