{"product_id":"20-sri-rama-in-bronze","title":"20 Inches  Bronze Sri Rama Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Inches Bronze Sri Rama Sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze figurines of India in general and South India in particular are admired across the globe for their superfine workmanship and minute details.  Basically the themes are of mythological nature, it is one  of the ancient traditional crafts  adhering scrupulously to the standards of shilpa shastras  in  the  physical measurements, proportions, description  of deity and other characteristics. At the same time care is taken to add the necessary aesthetic touch. Artisans inherited this zeal and commitment to perfection from generation to generation from their forefathers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis craft is practiced mostly by Stapathis of  South India who found great patronage from the rulers, especially the Cholas. Mostly the figures are of Chola, Pandya  \u0026amp;  Hoyasala styles. Artisans derive inspiration from nature in modeling the icons; they would visualize a lotus or a fish to model eyes, assume a flower for the nose, a bow for the upper lip, a mango stone for the chin, a conch for the neck, and so on. The traditional craftsmen adopt the lost wax process in casting, for larger production, other methods are also adopted.  Each  piece  is individually designed and shaped by  the  craftsmen. The  motifs are often taken from temple  friezes.  Images  of gods like Ardhanareshvara,   Nataraja,  Ganesha  krishna  are  among  the favorite  themes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular artifact from Shaaranga is a masterpiece, our team has put up heart and soul while working on this great artifact, we are sure that it shall add great aesthetic value to its surroundings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaaranga","offers":[{"title":"1.5 to 2 Feet \/ Bronze \/ 20 x 9 x 7 Inches","offer_id":47336746909911,"sku":"SHA11778","price":138000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9802\/5175\/files\/SHA11778_3ef156a3-b7c8-467f-81fb-ff79f7f8ce9f.jpg?v=1771334068","url":"https:\/\/www.shaaranga.com\/products\/20-sri-rama-in-bronze","provider":"Shaaranga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}