Monumental ancient Indonesian bronze statue of Brahma, executed with four faces and fourteen arms. The complex iconography refers to Brahma as a creator god within the Hindu pantheon, with the multiple faces and arms symbolizing his cosmic omnipresence and creative power. The statue is heavy and solidly cast and shows clear signs of age, natural wear, and remnants of original gilding in recessed areas. The modeling is powerful and compact, with carefully worked heads, armbands, and attributes. This type of bronze statue was intended for a temple context or ritual use and fits within the classical Indonesian bronze tradition of Java or Bali, Indonesia. Dimensions: height 42.5 cm, width 40 cm. Weight approximately 12.6 kg.
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