{"product_id":"antique-indian-bronze-devadhashi-icon","title":"Antique Indian Bronze Devadhashi Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA breathtaking devotional masterwork capturing fluid theatrical movement, an integrated lotus platform, and an extraordinary, rich antique copperish patina This spectacular antique figurine is a magnificent tribute to the lyrical beauty of classical Indian temple sculpture. Hand-cast by master artisans utilizing the historic lost-wax method, the bronze depicts a \u003ci\u003eDevadhasi\u003c\/i\u003e (sacred temple dancer) or \u003ci\u003eApsara\u003c\/i\u003e captured mid-ritual performance. The sculpture is a triumph of dynamic balance, frozen in an exquisite \u003ci\u003eTribhanga\u003c\/i\u003eposture—the classic tri-axial \"S-curve\" of traditional Indian dance where the head, torso, and hips shift in opposing directions. Her right arm sweeps upward in a highly expressive mudra gesture, holding a stylized chalice or oil wick holder, while her left arm arcs gracefully outward to balance her dramatic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailing on this casting is exceptionally refined; she is adorned with a delicate cast necklace and matching armlets that mirror her organic curves. Her face radiates a quiet, focused serenity, featuring heavy lidded almond eyes, a sharply cast nose, and a soft meditative smile beneath a tightly coiled bun swept back from her forehead. The figure stands permanently cast upon a beautifully tiered, flared circular lotus pedestal detailed with fine petal etchings along its rim. What truly separates this piece is its remarkable composition; the heavy bronze alloy carries a highly unique, sun-warmed antique copperish patina. This radiant, reddish-bronze tone is deeply complemented by dark, oil-rubbed accents in the deep folds and recesses. It serves as an incredibly high-signal, high-texture conversational art object that brings instant soul, movement, and global provenance to an entry console, an editorial library shelf, or a minimalist gallery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Dimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6.5\" W x 3.5\" D x 8.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Hand-Cast Solid Bronze \/ Copper-Rich Alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWarm Antique Copper, Burnished Red-Bronze, and Deep Earthy Charcoal Under-tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHigh-end decorative accent sculpture, explicitly scaled for high-visibility tabletop grouping, floating stone shelves, or bespoke mantle displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. The solid casting is remarkably heavy and perfectly stabilized on its integral circular base. The metal surface exhibits gorgeous, honest age-appropriate handling wear, smooth highlights, and minor pitting native to ancient sand-and-clay mold releases that verify its collector pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091705467117,"sku":"IMG_4965","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_4965_7e0ddc73-716a-4bd5-8fde-2c175545029d.jpg?v=1781031573","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-indian-bronze-devadhashi-icon","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}