Description
17″ tall Brass
The more that is said about Lord Hanuman, the more that remains left out. Of superlative strength and great personal beauty, this vanar–roopa deity is best known for His devotion to Rama in the Itihasa. He used to be very mischievous as a child (son of Anjanadevi and Vayudeva) and had subsequently been punished with a blow to the face by Indra Himself. He was tutored by Surya Deva, and is the most perfect of yogis across space and time. In the necklace of Ramayana characters, He is the brightest jewel. Of elegant speech and extraordinary intelligence, it is His active devotion to Rama that enables the latter to finally rescue His wife from the clutches of Ravana.
From consoling Vali’s queen Tara upon His death in the hands of Rama, to being entrusted to lead the Southern-bound troops (because the likelihood of Her being found there was the highest) and discovering Her thus, He was indispensable to His master.
This brass sculpture features the divinity of Lord Hanuman and captures the power of the Lord with considerable skill. The musculature of His form, the lifelike silks that clothe Him, and the aspects of His shringar have been sculpted with great detail. His glorious tail flourishes behind Him. A minimalistic crown sits on His brow, set off by a sun-ray halo and a determined composure of countenance. In one hand is the signature goad, while the other is raised in blessing. A double-lotus pedestal completes the composition. Zoom in on the embroidery on His sashes and His loincloth to admire the skill of the artisan who made this piece.
from: Exotic India post
