Fire-gilded bronze Brahma with four faces – India, 18th–19th century

Estimated value: €1,000 – €1,500. Fire-gilded bronze statue of Brahma, the creation god of Hinduism, depicted with four faces symbolizing the four cardinal directions and cosmic knowledge. The statue is executed seated on a composite base with an elephant motif, a regional interpretation found in late 18th and 19th-century Brahma representations from India. The object is traditionally hollow-cast in bronze and shows clear remnants of original fire-gilding with natural wear and patina, consistent with age and use. No traces of modern re-gilding or restoration observed. Dimensions approx. H 20 x W 13 cm, weight approx. 1.3 kg. An authentic religious object with an understated appearance, representative of regional Hindu sculptural traditions.