{"product_id":"indian-bronze-shrine-depicting-crowned-hindu-deity","title":"Indian Bronze Shrine depicting crowned Hindu Deity","description":"\u003cp\u003emost probably Vishnu,  Circa late 18th to 19th century (c. 1780–1880)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming cast brass\/bronze household shrine depicting a two-armed crowned Hindu deity, most probably Vishnu, Venugopala, or a folk Vishnu-Durga (Narayani), standing in a hieratic frontal pose on a stepped square pitha, with a small subsidiary figure (a consort, devotee, or child attendant) nestled at the deity's left side. The icon is backed by a separately cast arched prabhavali (backplate) surmounted by a stylized kirtimukha finial, which lifts cleanly off the base as originally intended for ritual bathing and seasonal worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deity wears a tall conical kirita-mukuta, simple beaded ornaments, and a short dhoti; facial features are rendered in the bold, abstracted manner typical of Deccan\/Karnataka village bronzes, with an elongated nose, incised brow, and almond eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions  5 3\/4\" H x 4 3\/4\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with expected wear from ritual use; prabhavali detaches cleanly from the base as originally intended; rich untouched patina. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe surface retains a warm golden patina with reddish cuprite bloom, pitted reverse casting, and traces of sindoor and ghee in the crevices — all consistent with long devotional use on a family altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Antique Dealer from Khajurah, India, 2004 acquired by Dr. Henry Cherrick, a professor and dean at UCLA School of dentistry who pioneered government programs promoting dental care in HIV\/AIDs patients. He was an avid collector of fine art and antiquities and died at the age of 84 in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53433338429754,"sku":"16043","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/16043bl_17d80a02-0ebf-4c42-b705-4dc9baa3123a.jpg?v=1778441747","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/indian-bronze-shrine-depicting-crowned-hindu-deity","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}