{"product_id":"large-javanese-bronze-bust-in-majapahit-style","title":"Large Antique Javanese Bronze Bust in Majapahit Style","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #cccccc; margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF DIVINE PRESENCE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eMade in Java at the beginning of the 1900s, this antique bronze bust reflects the classical style that developed during the Majapahit era, one of the most important periods in Indonesian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eFigures like this represent divine or enlightened beings who played a central role in temple life and spiritual practice across Java. Crowns and jewelry symbolize their elevated status, while the calm expression reflects wisdom, balance, and inner clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eThe Majapahit kingdom shaped art, architecture, and religion throughout the region. Even centuries later, artisans continued to draw inspiration from this tradition, preserving its distinctive forms in bronze sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eJavanese metalworkers created pieces like this using the traditional lost-wax casting technique. The figure was first modeled in wax, then covered in clay before molten bronze alloy was poured into the mold. This method has been used for generations to capture fine details while maintaining the character of handmade work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eThe sculpture is mounted on a thick black metal support and comes with its printed story enclosed in a refined envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eAs a natural characteristic of bronze, the patina may continue to evolve subtly over time, developing gentle variations in tone that are part of the material’s authentic ageing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned divine figure, Majapahit style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions with metal support:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca 49 x 28 x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe ship worldwide. If your country is not listed in the checkout please \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973213086025,"sku":"25SIBR1","price":1145.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/javanese-antique-bronze-deity-bust-majapahit-art.jpg?v=1790956688","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-be\/products\/large-javanese-bronze-bust-in-majapahit-style","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}