{"product_id":"tall-indian-lost-wax-pavai-temple-icon","title":"Tall Indian Lost-Wax Pavai Temple Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental and stately ritual masterpiece featuring an imposing 14.5-inch silhouette, extensive incised jewelry detailing, and a magnificent sun-warmed aged brass patina carrying honest historical wear. This spectacular antique figurine stands as an absolute crown jewel within the collection due to its majestic scale, striking geometric presence, and deep cultural heritage. Hand-cast by master artisans using the ancestral lost-wax technique, the sculpture represents a classic Deepalakshmi (also known as Dipa Lakshmi or Pavai Vilakku)—the auspicious personification of the feminine presence as the bearer of light, prosperity, and divine grace. Standing at a commanding 14.5 inches tall, the figure centers on a perfectly balanced, symmetrical torso adorned with traditional tiered collar necklaces, cast armlets, and heavy wrist bangles. She extends her hands forward to present a flat ceremonial tray designed to hold ritual oil wicks or sacred temple offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structural and figural detailing on this piece is exceptionally graphic and refined. Her face carries an incredible level of expressive character, characterized by wide, finely incised almond eyes, an integrated linear brow, and an elegant, meditative expression beneath a multi-tiered ornamental crown (jatamukuta). Her traditional lower garment (dhoti) cascades down into a smooth, column-like frame, anchored to an elevated, highly architectural double-stepped square plinth. Over generations of environmental exposure and ritual handling, the heavy metal alloy has aged into an exquisite, multi-toned aged brass patina. Bright, sun-warmed gold highlights shimmer across the high-relief casting, beautifully contrasted by deep earthy charcoal oxidation nestled within the etched jewelry and base tiers. This captivating found object serves as a premium conversational sculpture, bringing an instant layer of curated art history and structural gravitas to a bespoke console table, 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:  4\" W x 4\" D x 14.5\" H (Significant Vertical Scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Material: Authentic Hand-Cast Solid Brass \/ Heavy Bronze Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: Aged Glowing Brass, Sun-Warmed Olive-Gold, and Earthy Charcoal Under-tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: Masterpiece-level decorative focal point, explicitly scaled for high-visibility vignettes, central mantel placements, or architectural shelf staging.\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: Good antique condition with magnificent historical character. The solid casting is remarkably heavy, structurally stable, and stands entirely level on its integrated stepped base. True to its centuries-old lifespan and authentic devotional use, the metal surface displays gorgeous natural oxidation and minor surface cooling marks from the original sand mold. Please note that the flat ceremonial offering tray held in her hands shows a historic break along the edge, an honest imperfection that collectors and interior designers actively value as a marker of authentic provenance and soulful antiquity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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":50092588073197,"sku":"IMG_5089","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_5089_221b9e8c-08d6-467a-a3e6-260d4d9cd873.jpg?v=1781038300","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/tall-indian-lost-wax-pavai-temple-icon","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}