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Yoga Narasimha
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Material: | Bronze (Lost Wax) |
Size: | 2.25" (L) x 1.75" (W) x 3.75" (H) |
Finish: | Antique Finish |
Description
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Description
This sculpture is a replica of the Yoga Narasimha sculpture in Hampi, India. Narasimha is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, that is part lion and part man. The sculpture shows Narasimha in a yoga pose, with his arms resting on his knees. A strap of cloth is going around his legs, which helps to keep the knees upright. In his other two hands, he is holding a conch and discus. The sculpture has been made using the lost wax process. -
ABOUT South Indian Bronze Sculptures
Bronze sculptures in South India, specifically in Kumbakonam area of Tamil Nadu, are made using the lost wax process. The Lost Wax Process, also called cire-perdue, is a method of metal casting in which hot metal is poured into a wax model, which is lost during the process. The process is used to make highly detailed bronze sculptures.
In the olden days, the castings were often made in copper, but bronze quickly became the preferred material for statuary, as it is stronger and more tensile. This method of sculpting involves creating a solid wax model of the figure, and then wrapping it in a clay mould. The model is then heated to melt the wax and harden the clay. Molten metal is poured into the inverted clay mould, and upon cooling, the clay mould is broken to reveal a solid sculpture.
Sculptures made using this method are one of a kind, since the mould must be broken to take the statue out. A sculptor typically spends several weeks to months working on one piece, thereby making such sculptures harder to come by, and very special. The very fine detailing and the intricacy of the work adds to the beauty of each piece.
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Details
Material: Bronze (Lost Wax) Size: 2.25" (L) x 1.75" (W) x 3.75" (H) Finish: Antique Finish -
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