Mid Century Chola Style Revival Hanuman Bronze Statue Hindu Ramayana India South Indian Vintage

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A bronze figure of Hanuman from South India, Tamil Nadu, from the mid 20th century made in the lost wax … Read more A bronze figure of Hanuman from South India, Tamil Nadu, from the mid 20th century made in the lost wax method.

Hanuman is standing on a lotus base over a plinth, holding a mace, dressed in a short close-fitting dhoti secured with a sash tied on either side with engraved decoration, adorned with multiple necklaces, bracelets, and the sacred thread, the handsome face flanked by his long ears wearing large circular earrings, arm bands and anklets and surmounted by a conical headdress.

The monkey god standing equipoise, his elongated tail curled upwards to form a mandala behind the head. His left hand in 'abhaya mudra'.
Hanuman is known for his loyalty, his faithful and steadfast service to Lord Rama as told in the Ramayana epic See less