{"product_id":"antique-southeast-asian-bronze-crowned-head","title":"ANTIQUE INDONESIAN BRONZE MULTI-FACED HEAD","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #cccccc; margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF COSMIC BALANCE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eCreated in Indonesia at the beginning of the 1900s, this bronze head reflects the sacred Majapahit-style imagery that has shaped Javanese art for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eMulti-faced figures like this appear prominently in Hindu-Buddhist traditions across Southeast Asia, often representing Brahma or the Trimurti — the sacred triad of creation, preservation, and transformation. The elaborate, multi-tiered crown represents spiritual authority and elevated cosmic status, while the calm, meditative expressions suggest perfect balance, wisdom, and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eFor generations, Javanese artisans created bronze sculptures inspired by ancient temple traditions and devotional imagery. Pieces like this were often placed in homes, shrines, and sacred spaces, where they served as visual reminders of mindfulness, reflection, and spiritual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eThe sculpture was made using the traditional lost-wax casting technique. The form was first shaped in wax, then covered in clay before molten bronze was poured into the mold. This method has been used for centuries to capture fine details while preserving the character of handmade work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0;\"\u003eThe sculpture is mounted on a 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 Indonesia (Java)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional lost-wax casting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-faced crowned spiritual figure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions including the metal support:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca 43 x 17 x 17cm\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":53973540012361,"sku":"25HEBR3","price":834.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/antique-majapahit-style-bronze-head-indonesia.jpg?v=1790955673","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-de\/products\/antique-southeast-asian-bronze-crowned-head","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}