decoratieve standaard / offerstandaard met zes paardenhoofden - robuust, zwaar en sfeervol antiek Aziatisch object - Stand - rosette motif - Cast brass, Patinated bronze - pooja chowki little table

Antique Asian cast bronze and brass decorative stand / offering stand with six horse heads (2360 grams)

Description:
For rent or auction offered: an extremely robust, heavy and atmospheric antique Asian object, designed as a decorative stand or offering stand. This unique piece combines a powerful form with refined artisanal details and a splendid, well-worn patina.

Tip for the collector:
(Note: I am currently also bidding on Catawiki for a matching antique Buddhist offering set/altar set. If this beautiful ensemble appeals to you, try to acquire both lots to complete this unique combination!)

Specifications, Dimensions and Weight:
Total weight: 2360 grams

Total diameter: 24 cm

Height: 10 cm

Diameter of the ring at the top: 16 cm
(Note: the wine bottle and vase depicted in the photos are included solely to indicate scale and are not included.)

Material, Style and Craftsmanship:
Material: Made from a heavy, solid metal alloy (traditionally bronze and brass/yellow copper). Over the centuries and through subtle wear, the supportive parts reveal beautiful gold-coloured copper- and brass-tones, beautifully contrasting with the dark, oxidised base.
Manufacturing method: The object is produced via the traditional sand-casting or lost-wax casting method, characteristic of Asian metalworking. The frame and the six detailed horse heads are artisanally cast. The central blade is hand-finished with fine hand-engraving: a centered rosette motif (inspired by the lotus flower) surrounded by a fine geometric spiral rim. The raised edge is open-worked in a classic ajour pattern.
Style and Period: From the first half of the 20th century (traditional Southeast Asian craft). The style aligns with Buddhist offering culture, where artistic metalwork was used to elevate ritual objects.
Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism:
In traditional Eastern and Buddhist philosophy, this type of stand fulfilled an elevating function on home altars.

The Horse: The six horse heads serving as supporting legs symbolize fearless life force, nobility, energy and overcoming obstacles. The plurality of six reinforces the protective power around it.
The Rosette/Lotus element: Symbolises purity, spiritual enlightenment and the harmonious cycle of life.

Condition:
Good antique and authentic condition. The object shows natural signs of aging, spots and a characteristic oxidation/patina that emphasise the authenticity and the great age of the metal.

Extremely Careful Shipping:
Given the substantial weight (2.36 kg) and the fragility of this unique antique object, shipping is carried out with the utmost care and professionalism. The lot is double-wrapped and securely packed with high-quality protective materials (such as bubble wrap and shock-absorbing filling) in an extra-strong box to completely prevent transport damage. Shipping is carried out insured and with track & trace, so you can follow the shipment accurately.

ps : The photos with the plant and the flowers were made with the help of AI to create an atmosphere