{"product_id":"bronze-parvathi-19th-century-indian-sculpture","title":"Bronze Parvathi, 19th century, Indian sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #7f3a0b;\"\u003e19th C Indian Bronze Goddess Parvati Figurine Hindu Deity Antique Sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #7f3a0b; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eGoddess Parvati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eIndia, 19th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eCast bronze with natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThis finely cast bronze figure represents the Hindu goddess \u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eParvati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, revered as an embodiment of devotion, fertility, and divine feminine power (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eShakti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e). The figure displays elegant modelling, balanced proportions, and finely articulated surface detailing in the treatment of jewellery, textile folds, and facial expression, reflecting the refined bronze-casting traditions of 19th-century India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eParvati is traditionally understood as one of the principal manifestations of Shakti alongside Lakshmi and Saraswati, symbolising creative energy, compassion, and spiritual harmony. The poised stance and calm expression convey both grace and sacred presence, characteristics commonly sought in devotional bronzes intended for domestic worship and temple contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe surface displays an attractive aged patina developed through time, enhancing the sculptural depth and authenticity of the piece. Such bronzes are valued not only as religious objects but also as enduring examples of India’s sophisticated metalworking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #7b4013; background: white;\"\u003eSize 6.1 x 2.1 inches (15.5 x 5.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto; margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 102%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please contact us for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219138392412,"sku":"Bronze, Parvati","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0046-2_378a8e24-ebd2-409a-8afe-474611517336.jpg?v=1772189894","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/bronze-parvathi-19th-century-indian-sculpture","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}