Antique Mounted Jain Yaksha Guardian (Trade)

$1,125.00
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An exceptional devotional casting showcasing an authoritative, linear posture, cross-hatched ritual vestments, and a beautiful dark chocolate patina elevated on a bespoke timber stand. This exquisite antique figurine stands as a definitive tribute to the structured elegance of traditional South Asian sacred bronze work. Hand-cast utilizing the historic lost-wax process, the sculpture portrays a protective Yaksha guardian or an honored temple attendant. Standing in a poised, dignified stance, the figure balances a strong linear torso with clean, stylized bodily contours. Her right arm extends forward with an open, outstretched hand held ready to offer or receive a devotional token, while her left arm points elegantly downward past her hip to frame her symmetrical silhouette.

The detailing on this casting is exceptionally crisp, featuring intricate cross-hatched incisions along the neckline and bodice that evoke traditional ritual vestments, as well as a defined vertical fold down her central lower garment (dhoti). Her face projects a mesmerizing, serene expression, defined by large almond-shaped eyes, a strong brow line, and a soft, confident smile beneath an elegant low-profile topknot ornament. Elevating this piece into a serious collector's find, the bronze is beautifully displayed on a premium, custom-turned hardwood stand. The dark, polished timber mount mirrors the statue’s circular footprint while lending excellent physical stability. Over decades of handling, the heavy alloy has aged into a magnificent dark chocolate and oil-rubbed bronze patina that catches light beautifully across the high points of the engraving. It operates as an incredibly high-signal conversational sculpture, bringing instant global history and an polished gallery presence to an editorial library shelf, a minimalist entryway sideboard, or a styled fireplace mantel.

  • *Era: Antique
  • *Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 9" H (Including Custom Timber Mount)
  • *Material: Authentic Hand-Cast Solid Bronze / Heavy Brass Alloy mounted to Custom-Turned Hardwood Stand
  • *Finish: Deep Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Dark Chocolate, and Rich Espresso Timber Base
  • *Utility: Definitive luxury decorative accent sculpture, explicitly scaled for prominent tabletop grouping, built-in library vignettes, or high-end office staging.
  • *Origin: India
  • *Condition: Excellent antique condition. The solid metal casting is remarkably heavy and sits completely secure on its bespoke hardwood mount. The bronze surface exhibits gorgeous, honest age-appropriate handling wear, smooth highlights, and minor pitting native to ancient sand-and-clay mold releases that verify its authentic collector pedigree.

     

  • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.

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