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Dimensions: Height 9 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 2,5 cm Weight: 512 grams with base This compact bronze group depicts Vishnu enthroned upon his divine mount Garuda, accompanied by his consort Lakshmi, who is seated upon Vishnu’s hip in an intimate and hieratic pose. The composition is conceived as a unified vertical ensemble, emphasizing Vishnu’s cosmic authority and the inseparable presence of prosperity and fortune embodied by Lakshmi. Vishnu is shown seated in a commanding posture atop Garuda, whose crouching avian form is compressed beneath him, serving both as vehicle and symbolic foundation. Vishnu’s torso is upright and frontal, his face rendered with calm, meditative features and downcast eyes. He wears a tall, tiered crown and restrained ornaments, including a necklace and armlets. In one hand, Vishnu holds a mace (gadā), an emblem of royal power, protection, and divine strength, affirming his role as preserver of cosmic order. Lakshmi is positioned gracefully on Vishnu’s hip, her body slightly turned outward, creating a rhythmic counterbalance to Vishnu’s vertical axis. Her softly modeled form, rounded breasts, and relaxed posture convey abundance and fertility. The close physical contact between the two deities underscores their theological unity: Vishnu as sustainer of the universe and Lakshmi as the source of wealth, fortune, and auspiciousness that enables his cosmic function. Garuda is rendered in a highly stylized, compact manner, his avian body folded beneath Vishnu, with clawed feet and wings integrated into the base of the composition. His presence signifies speed, vigilance, and the triumph of divine order over chaos, while also elevating Vishnu above the earthly realm. The bronze surface exhibits a deep, dark patina with areas of wear and mineral encrustation, particularly in recessed areas, consistent with age and ritual handling.

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Bronze