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A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.
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A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

Pre 16th century
Description

An excellent and rare Majapahit silver bronze sculpture of Vishnu from central Java and dating circa 13th century.

Silver bronzes were made from a silver bronze alloy where silver is substituted for zinc in the alloy mix, resulting in this unique silver colored metal. This is an exceptionally rare rendering of Vishnu in that it includes his mount, Garuda on the front of the base (socle).

This indicates a strong influence of the north-east Indian sculptural traditions.

In addition, Vishnu is rendered with his other attributes, namely the Sankha, or conch shell, a Cakra disk and a club (gada). The early bronze sculptures made in Java were highly inspired by bronzes brought to Java by early traders from southern India.

During the Majapahit Dynasty, Hinduism and Buddhism merged and they were each equally practiced. As with most all early Javanese bronzes this is cast in the lost wax method with additional details added by chasing and chiseling techniques. The detailing seen on this masterpiece is most exceptional and of the highest quality. Please refer to our detail photos and in particular the detail of Vishnu’s hand holding the Sankha.

The superb delicacy and grace of his fingers speaks for itself. This silver bronze sculpture is in excellent original condition and with a superb original patina. The patina is especially appealing in that it has some hues of turquoise.

This museum quality silver bronze is 23 cm just over 9 inches in height. It weighs just shy of 1.45 kilograms or just over three pounds.

It is a genuine 13th century sculpture as are all these items in my collection..

This is the nearest period sculpture you will find without paying the big prices of equivalent indian sculptures from this period in history !

Galerie Zacke in austria is a source for these items, last image for comparison

Realistic price of £1995 gbp

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Physical Dimensions
Height
23.2cm (9.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Javanese Bronze Vishnu Sculpture to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048640
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Description
An excellent and rare Majapahit silver bronze sculpture of Vishnu from central Java and dating circa 13th century.
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Silver bronzes were made from a silver bronze alloy where silver is substituted for zinc in the alloy mix, resulting in this unique silver colored metal.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

This is an exceptionally rare rendering of Vishnu in that it includes his mount, Garuda on the front of the base (socle).

fig 1. An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
fig 1. A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

This indicates a strong influence of the north-east Indian sculptural traditions.

In addition, Vishnu is rendered with his other attributes, namely the Sankha, or conch shell, a Cakra disk and a club (gada). The early bronze sculptures made in Java were highly inspired by bronzes brought to Java by early traders from southern India.

fig 2. An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
fig 2. A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

During the Majapahit Dynasty, Hinduism and Buddhism merged and they were each equally practiced. As with most all early Javanese bronzes this is cast in the lost wax method with additional details added by chasing and chiseling techniques. The detailing seen on this masterpiece is most exceptional and of the highest quality. Please refer to our detail photos and in particular the detail of Vishnu’s hand holding the Sankha.

fig 3. An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
fig 3. A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

The superb delicacy and grace of his fingers speaks for itself. This silver bronze sculpture is in excellent original condition and with a superb original patina. The patina is especially appealing in that it has some hues of turquoise.

fig 4. An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
fig 4. A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

This museum quality silver bronze is 23 cm just over 9 inches in height. It weighs just shy of 1.45 kilograms or just over three pounds.

It is a genuine 13th century sculpture as are all these items in my collection..

fig 5. An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
fig 5. A Silver and Copper Alloy Figure of Vishnu. Java,12th/13th Century.

This is the nearest period sculpture you will find without paying the big prices of equivalent indian sculptures from this period in history !

Galerie Zacke in austria is a source for these items, last image for comparison

Realistic price of £1995 gbp

Height
23.2cm (9.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Javanese Bronze Vishnu Sculpture to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048640
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Archive I An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.

A SILVER AND COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VISHNU. JAVA,12TH/13TH CENTURY.

Archive II An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View II
Archive III An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View III
Archive IV An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View IV
Archive V An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View V
Archive VI An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View VI
Archive VII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View VII
Archive VIII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View VIII
Archive IX An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View IX
Archive X An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View X
Archive XI An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XI
Archive XII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XII
Archive XIII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XIII
Archive XIV An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XIV
Archive XV An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XV
Archive XVI An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XVI
Archive XVII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XVII
Archive XVIII An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XVIII
Archive XIX An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XIX
Archive XX An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure. View XX
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An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
A SILVER AND COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VISHNU. JAVA,12TH/13TH CENTURY.
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An ancient cast metal figure of Vishnu standing within a flame-edged aureole on a lotus base above a small figure.
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During this period in Java, bronze and copper alloy castings were heavily influenced by Hindu-Buddhist iconography, featuring elaborate aureoles, multi-armed deities, and detailed royal crowns.

Craftsmen typically utilised lost-wax casting methods using copper alloys, bronze, and occasionally silver or gold alloys to achieve detailed iconography and structural stability.

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