Antique Solid Saraswati – Early 20th Century (ca. 1920)
This exceptional antique statue depicts Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and music. While regular statues of this size are often hollow and light, this piece distinguishes itself with a solid casting of no less than 1.8 kilograms at a height of 20.7 centimeters. This indicates a high-quality alloy and superior craftsmanship from the early 20th century.
Forensic Audit & Technical File
At 1stbuddha.nl, we base our valuation on the raw physical specifications:
Material Density: 1.8 kg at 20.7 cm. This extreme weight confirms a massive construction without large voids, which is characteristic of the early casting traditions from the Himalayan region.
Dating (ca. 1920): The degree of oxidation and the deep, organic wear of the fire gilding are consistent with an age of well over one hundred years. The manual chiseling in the bronze is of a level rarely achieved after 1950.
Surface analysis: The natural patina in the deeper parts of the lotus base and the nimbus shows the desired 'matte' reaction, free from modern chemical accelerators.
