{"product_id":"javaans-bronzen-vishnu-beeld-indonesie-11-cm","title":"Ancient Javanese Bronze Vishnu Statue from Indonesia – Four-Armed Deity with Chakra and Shell","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; background-color:#ffffff; color:#222222; padding:40px; border:1px solid #d4af37; line-height:1.7; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:26px; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:normal; border-bottom:2px solid #f4ecd8; padding-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\nOld Javanese Bronze Vishnu Statue from Indonesia – Four-armed Deity with Chakra and Shell\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; color:#8a6d3b; font-weight:bold; margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:25px; letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e\n\nRetail price: € 245.–\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis compact yet strikingly heavy bronze statue depicts a four-armed Vishnu, one of the most important deities in Hinduism. Vishnu is regarded as the protector and preserver of order, balance, and harmony. As a result, this is not only a decorative Asian art object but also a statue with clear spiritual significance.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe identification as Vishnu is primarily supported by the two recognizable attributes in the upper hands: the chakra or cosmic wheel and the shankha, the sacred conch shell. Together, these refer to protection, direction, strength, and the restoration of balance. The front hands rest peacefully in the lap, allowing the statue to retain a meditative appearance despite the powerful iconography.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe statue is crafted from a heavy copper alloy with a silver-gray, high-tin bronze-like sheen. The dark patina, signs of wear, and distinct green oxidation on the base give the object a weathered character. The flat underside displays old traces of a former collector's or inventory label, indicating that the sculpture has been part of a collection for a considerable time.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nStylistically, this sculpture fits within the Javanese and Indonesian sculptural tradition, with references to older Majapahit influences. The square base, double lotus base, round halo, and compact solid casting give the sculpture a powerful presence despite its small size. It is a suitable object for a home altar, meditation room, display case, or interior where protection, balance, and spiritual power take center stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:20px; margin-top:35px; margin-bottom:15px; font-weight:normal;\"\u003e\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; width:30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOld bronze Vishnu statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFour-armed Vishnu with chakra, shell, and round halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIndonesia, Javanese style tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProbably late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSolid cast bronze \/ copper alloy with silver-gray high-tin bronze-like luster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProtection, harmony, cosmic order, balance and spiritual direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavy solid casting, old label marks on the underside and visible green copper oxidation on the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eH 11 x W 7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e400 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOld, weathered condition with natural patina, wear, oxidation, and signs of use consistent with age and material. 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