Central Asia, India, ca. 1850 CE. A pair of solid cast bronze cast miniature figurines, one depicting Brahma, the other Parvati or Uma. These are especially significant as traditionally only deity statues destined for important religious purposes were cast solid. Brahma is depicted with the lower right hand open to bestow blessings; one of the upper hands is holding a scroll (usually believed to be of the Vedas, though Shivites believe this scroll to be the Ramayama and Vishnuites believe it to be the Baghavad Gita), and finally, in his right upper hand he holds a club-like staff or scepter symbolizing a regal presence. Brahma is one of the three principle deities of the Hindu pantheon comprised of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Together these gods respectively represent the creative, preservative, and destructive energies. Brahma, who is regarded as the master of the universe, was the primeval male god who created the world and all forms of life. Parvati or Uma is traditionally understood as the consort of Shiva and is usually presented as a beautiful woman with no superfluous limbs, as we see in this example. This sculpture depicts Uma in all her glory. She is presented in the three fold pose, with her right arm raised and hand posed, her left hand pendant. She is adorned with a pointed crown. Her neck, shoulders, and waist are draped with jewelry. Ornamental bands bedeck her wrists and ankles. She also dons fanciful flowing pants. Parvati stands atop a hollow-cast double lotus, waisted pedestal. A pair of stupendous examples, with remarkable details, skillfully conveying the figures' poses and expressions! Size: each measures 3-1/2"H (8.9 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private Loveland, Colorado collection.

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#110905

Tiny nick to base of Parvati figure. Otherwise intact and excellent.