A rare and beautiful bronze ritual statuette of the god Hanuman in devotion (Anjali Mudra) – South - Heavy lost-wax cast bronze, with a hollow plinth beneath the base. Very beautiful patina of wear on - India - 19th century

[Sacred Art / India] Rare and beautiful ritual bronze statuette of the god Hanuman in devotion (Anjali Mudra) – South India (Tamil Nadu / Deccan), 19th century

Superb votive bronze figure representing the monkey god Hanuman (a major figure in the Ramayana, devoted servant of the god Rama), standing in a posture of homage and devotion.

Subject & Iconography:
Hanuman is depicted standing, hands joined before the chest in the sacred gesture of greeting and prayer (Anjali Mudra).

His anthropomorphic simian face is highly expressive, crowned with the tall conical crown (Kiritamukuta).

His long tail gracefully runs up along the back and arches over his head to form a stylized protective arch.

He wears a short, finely pleated dhoti and ritual regalia jewelry.

Technique & Material: Heavy bronze cast by lost-wax casting, with a hollow base under the pedestal. Very beautiful patina of bronze wear, nuanced with small green deposits of verdigris from origin.

Origin / Style: South India (Tamil Nadu / Deccan, Hindu Vishnuite art).

Period: 19th century.

Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 14 cm
Base width: 3.6 cm
Weight: 356 g

Overall Condition: Good state of conservation and structure for a 19th-century altar bronze.

Patina & Wear: Superb smooth brown patina due to cleaning and ritual handling over time. Natural green oxidation traces in places attesting to its authenticity.