This rare set of three authentic South Indian bronze statues (early 20th century) depicts important Hindu gods on their sacred mounts (vahanas). The figures are crafted using the traditional 'lost wax' casting technique and display beautiful traces of ritual use and a natural patina.
The Set Consists Of:
Vishnu as Kurma: Seated on a turtle, featuring sacred yantra inscriptions on the shell and the underside.
Murugan: Seated on a rooster, symbolizing victory over the ego.
Ganesha: Seated on his mount the rat (Mushika), the scavenger of obstacles.
Technical Details:
Material: Bronze (Lost-wax casting)
Height: Varying 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 collector of Asian art and Hindu iconography.
