{"product_id":"vintage-javanese-bronze-head-of-a-crowned-deity","title":"Vintage Javanese Bronze Head of a Crowned Deity","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF DIVINE PRESENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis vintage bronze head was made in Java in the mid-20th century. Its calm face and tall ceremonial crown reflect the artistic traditions that shaped the island over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFigures of this kind evoke divine or enlightened beings from the Hindu-Buddhist traditions that once flourished across Java. The crown suggests spiritual authority, while the peaceful expression conveys wisdom, balance and quiet strength. The precise deity represented has not been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor generations, Javanese artisans created bronze sculptures inspired by the region's temple traditions. These works express an enduring visual language of devotion and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe sculpture was created using traditional lost-wax casting. The form is first modeled in wax, then covered in a mold into which molten bronze is poured. This technique captures fine details while retaining the individuality of handmade work. The bronze can develop a natural patina over time, giving the surface depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe head is presented on a handmade blackened metal support and comes with its printed story in an elegant envelope. Each support may show slight irregularities and natural imperfections characteristic of artisanal craftsmanship. Over time, the support may also develop a natural patina, adding to its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional lost-wax casting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned divine figure (unidentified deity)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions with metal support:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 46 x 17 x 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973473821001,"sku":"25HEBR2","price":559.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/vintage-bronze-deity-head-metal-display-stand.jpg?v=1794231221","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-mc\/products\/vintage-javanese-bronze-head-of-a-crowned-deity","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}