Saraswati with Veena – four-armed Hindu goddess – brass – India – 33 cm – 4.52 kg - India - Late 20th century
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Indien origin, Saraswati mit Veena – vierarmige Hindu-Göttin – Messing sculpture, 31 cm high by 23 cm wide by 15 cm deep, weighing 4.52 kg, from a Privatsammlung, in good condition, authentic/original, dating to the late 20th century.
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For sale is this exceptionally heavy and finely detailed brass figure of the Hindu goddess Saraswati from an inherited collection of Asian art and decorative objects.
Saraswati is revered in Hinduism as the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, language, and the arts. She is particularly characterized by her depiction with the veena, a traditional Indian string instrument. This attribute makes the attribution of the figure to Saraswati very clear.
The goddess is four-armed and shown seated on an elaborately designed, multi-tiered lotus pedestal. Two hands are devoted to playing the large veena, which runs diagonally across the body. In the other hands she holds additional symbolic attributes.
Especially elaborate are the high headdress, the jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, and the finely structured garments. The back is also fully worked and shows numerous ornamental details. The large base is adorned all around with stylized lotus leaves and other floral ornaments.
The surface of the brass displays a warm golden hue with dark patination, especially in the recesses, which clearly highlights the numerous details.
Measures & Weight:
Height approx. 31 cm,
Width approx. 23 cm,
Depth approx. 15 cm,
Weight approx. 4,520 g / 4.52 kg.
Material: Brass.
Depiction: Saraswati with veena, four-armed.
Origin/Style: India / Hindu iconography.
The figure is in a used condition with signs of age and wear. Visible are patina in places, oxidation traces, abrading, scratches, discolorations, as well as minor casting and surface irregularities. In some areas and especially on the underside, greenish oxidation traces can be seen. The underside is open and shows the typical structure of a cast metal figure.
No exact dating has been made. The figure is therefore not offered as antique.
The photos are part of the condition description.
For sale is this exceptionally heavy and finely detailed brass figure of the Hindu goddess Saraswati from an inherited collection of Asian art and decorative objects.
Saraswati is revered in Hinduism as the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, language, and the arts. She is particularly characterized by her depiction with the veena, a traditional Indian string instrument. This attribute makes the attribution of the figure to Saraswati very clear.
The goddess is four-armed and shown seated on an elaborately designed, multi-tiered lotus pedestal. Two hands are devoted to playing the large veena, which runs diagonally across the body. In the other hands she holds additional symbolic attributes.
Especially elaborate are the high headdress, the jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, and the finely structured garments. The back is also fully worked and shows numerous ornamental details. The large base is adorned all around with stylized lotus leaves and other floral ornaments.
The surface of the brass displays a warm golden hue with dark patination, especially in the recesses, which clearly highlights the numerous details.
Measures & Weight:
Height approx. 31 cm,
Width approx. 23 cm,
Depth approx. 15 cm,
Weight approx. 4,520 g / 4.52 kg.
Material: Brass.
Depiction: Saraswati with veena, four-armed.
Origin/Style: India / Hindu iconography.
The figure is in a used condition with signs of age and wear. Visible are patina in places, oxidation traces, abrading, scratches, discolorations, as well as minor casting and surface irregularities. In some areas and especially on the underside, greenish oxidation traces can be seen. The underside is open and shows the typical structure of a cast metal figure.
No exact dating has been made. The figure is therefore not offered as antique.
The photos are part of the condition description.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Country of Origin
India
Height
31 cm
Width
23 cm
Title of artwork
Saraswati with Veena – four-armed Hindu goddess – brass – India – 33 cm – 4.52 kg
Depth
15 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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