Dimensions: Height 9,9 cm Wide 5,1 cm Depth 4,3 cm

Weight: 185 grams

Cast in bronze, the figure of Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, stands erect upon a double-lotus pedestal. His left hand is raised, once holding a bow, while his right hand is lowered in varadamudrā, the gesture of granting boons. He is depicted with a tall conical headdress, characteristic of South Indian bronzes, and adorned with armlets, necklaces, and a sacred thread falling diagonally across the chest. The muscular form and slightly flexed posture lend the image a sense of both serenity and latent power.

Rama is one of the most beloved figures of the Hindu pantheon, hero of the Ramayana, revered as the embodiment of dharma and righteous kingship. Bronzes such as this were typically cast as part of a larger ensemble, including Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, forming a devotional group for worship in temples and processions.

The style of this figure, with its elegant yet solid modeling, tall conical crown, and refined details, reflects the South Indian Vijayanagara period bronze-casting traditions of the 16th century, when such images were especially favored for both temple ritual and festival processions.

The surface has developed a smooth dark patina with traces of ritual handling and encrustation, underscoring its age and long devotional use.