Indian Bronze Seated Figure

Seated figure on a layered base, with a small hole in the throne.

This seated bronze figure from India is from India, and dates to the 19th century. Indian bronzes are traditionally cast by the lost-wax method, and seated figures of deities, teachers and saints are common subjects in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. Cross-legged figure with a rounded face, a tall headdress and one hand raised sits on a stepped platform with textured panels. A flap of flat metal extends at the base, and a small hole opens in the seat. The tone is warm brown. It is 1.25 inches wide, 1 deep and 1.5 high.

Serene posture, minor puncture, firm composure.