Dimensions: Height 5,6 cm Wide 2,9 cm Depth 4,8 cm

Weight: 132 grams

This expressive bronze depicts Hanuman, the revered monkey-god of the Ramayana, shown kneeling in reverence with both hands folded in añjali mudrā (gesture of devotion). His strong, muscular body is accentuated by the finely worked details of the chest and arms, while his face carries a lively expression, emphasizing his role as the embodiment of loyalty, devotion, and strength.

The bronze shows remains of red and orange pigment, attesting to its ritual use in temple or household shrines, where such figures were revered as protectors and companions to Rama and Sita. Hanuman’s hair is tied in a characteristic topknot, enhancing the dynamic tension of the piece. Despite its small scale, the sculptor achieved a sense of monumental devotion and spiritual energy.

Hanuman bronzes from this period are prized not only for their artistic workmanship but also for their devotional potency, representing the unwavering bhakti (devotion) central to Hindu religious practice.