A unique and aesthetically charming retelling of the beauty of Tribhanga Murari (the triple-bent flute player or Krishna), this bronze statue is a treasure of symbols and artistic finesse. The central figure is Sri Krishna elegantly balancing his form on his right leg, while gently lifting his left foot from the ground, creating a stunning sense of animation in the solid bronze. Adorned exquisitely, with an ornate Kiritamukuta crown, jeweled necklaces, and gemmed girdle, the aura of Krishna becomes regal.
Flanking Krishna is two youthful maidens, holding the bustling vines that create a stylized aureole around the icon.
The association of Krishna with young women of Brija is a popular theme, however, youthful women touching vegetation and causing it to blossom, is a motif used in Indian art from ancient times, as a symbol of fertility and auspiciousness that the women embody. These female figures in sculptures are known as Shalabhanjikas, and form a part of temple architecture as decorative and sacred images.
In this lovely bronze icon, the presence of Shalabhanjikas serves as an ode to the ambrosia of Krishna and his flute. Just as the maidens’ presence brings spring to the branches and creepers they touch, the melodies of Krishna’s flute and his mesmerizing beauty infuse the three realms with eternal spring.
Eternal Brilliance Unveiled: The Mystique of Panchaloha Bronze and Artful Maintenance Rituals
Bronze is a metal alloy that has the primary composition of Copper and Tin. There is also an addition of other metals such as Manganese, Aluminium, Nickel, and some non-metals such as Phosphorus. This composition of several metals and non-metals makes Bronze an extremely durable and strong metal alloy. It is for this reason that Bronze is extensively used for casting sculptures and statues. Since Bronze has a low melting point, it usually tends to fill in the finest details of a mould and when it cools down, it shrinks a little that makes it easier to separate from the mould.
" If you happen to have a bronze statue, simply use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or any other natural oil to clean the statue. "
A village named Swamimalai in South India is especially known for exceptionally well-crafted Bronze icons of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The skilled artisans of this place use Panchaloha Bronze for casting the icons. Panchaloha Bronze is made of five metals; Copper, Zinc, Lead, and small quantities of Gold and Silver. Zinc gives a golden hue to the finished figure and Lead makes the alloy softer for the easy application of a chisel and hammer. The common technique for producing these statues and sculptures is the “Lost-wax” method. Because of the high durability of bronze sculptures and statues, less maintenance is required, and can still last up to many decades.
Exotic India takes great pride in its collection of hand-picked Panchaloha Statues. You will find the murtis of Gods (Krishna, Hanuman, Narasimha, Ganesha, Nataraja, and Kartikeya) and Goddesses (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Parvati), and Buddha statues. You can also buy Ritual paraphernalia (Wicks lamp, Puja Kalash, Cymbals, and Puja Flag) on the website. All these statues and items have been made with a lot of care and attention, giving them a flawless finish. Their fine carving detail represents the rich tradition of India.
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