{"product_id":"sacred-gesture-antique-miniature-bronze-mudra","title":"Sacred Gesture, Antique Miniature Bronze Mudra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-cast via ancient lost-wax molds, this rare miniature fragment represents a highly specialized category of sacred South Asian metalwork, isolating the expressive power of a divine hand gesture. The solid bronze sculpture portrays a deity's hand elegantly configured in a complex mudra, with the index and pinky fingers extended upward while the central fingers curl dynamically inward to form a sacred geometric seal. Measuring just 3 inches tall including its pedestal, the casting carries an incredible tactile density and an organic, fluid silhouette that makes it look like a piece of modern abstract art.\u003cbr\u003eThe hand is mounted to a small, dark block of wood in a delightfully raw, primitive manner, relying on a simple iron pin support that elevates the metal artifact into a serious gallery found object. Over decades of handling, the heavy alloy has aged into a magnificent dark chocolate and oil-rubbed bronze patina. Smooth, warm gold highlights catch the light across the curves of the knuckles, beautifully contrasting against the weathered, matte finish of the rustic timber base. It functions as an exceptionally high-signal conversational sculpture, bringing an instant layer of ancient storytelling, graphic line, and curated art history to a layered vanity tray, a modern modular bookshelf, or a styled desktop arrangement.\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\n\u003cspan\u003e1.75\" W x 1.5\" D x 3\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Hand-Cast Solid Bronze mounted on a Primitive Hardwood Block Base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDeep Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Rich Espresso Timber, and Muted Golden Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElite micro-scale decorative accent, explicitly sized to bring old-world texture and structural intrigue to luxury bookshelf vignettes, desk trays, or modern design 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\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. The compact casting is remarkably heavy and solid for its tiny frame, standing completely secure on its rustic block mount.  displays beautiful natural wear, deep oxidation, and honest surface variations that verify its authentic collector pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\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":50095670558957,"sku":"IMG_5250","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_5250_2f990324-5d0a-4d72-aad7-c044b6690288.jpg?v=1781134066","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/sacred-gesture-antique-miniature-bronze-mudra","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}