Hindu deity statue for comments

francantolin · 11th April 2018, 01:10 PM

Still thank you Bhushan for your precious comments !

I found a ( little

) similar khmer Angkor bronze statue of Vishnu

Sure mine can't be so old
But is it a really recent production ???

Any advice ?

Thank you

bhushan_lawate · 13th April 2018, 12:58 PM

My Apologies friend...!! this style of icons is not my area of specialization and so i cannot offer an opinion.

let us hope someone more knowledgeable than us is able to cast light on this and we all learn in the process...!!!

Thanks,
Bhushan

Treeslicer · 17th April 2018, 05:25 PM

IMHO, the statue looks Thai, 1700's or later. While I'm not up on the mythology involved, I do know that murti with mingled attributes like this are attested archaeologically going back to Khmer times in SE Asia, and that while Theravada Buddhism is the popular religion across the area (north of Malaysia, of course), Hinduism has been entwined into royal practices there down to the present day. The Thai monarchy still keeps some Hindu priests for certain ceremonies.

I also would not be surprised if this portrayal had some esoteric tantric significance.

francantolin · 18th April 2018, 07:21 PM

Thank you Treeslicer and Bhushan,

really interesting informations about hinduism in Thailand and tantric role,
hope is not too much charged with energies...

Kind regards

francantolin · 23rd April 2018, 04:25 PM

I finally received it !

Here some more pics, the small sword is maybe an Acala sword ?

Pukka Bundook · 25th April 2018, 03:26 AM

Re. the Trisula in lower right hand;

"Trisula , from Trident,
Symbol of Siva.
None of the other weapons, -sword, axe, arrow, have a similar ritual significance.
Survivals found from Iron Age burials.
In Greek Tradition, the Trident is the lightning symjbol of Zeus, and this corresponds to the Indian concept of the Vajra / thunderbolt.
Such weapons being invariably missiles.
Indian tridents are held to have great magical power, being capable of overcoming the power of evil."
(Hindu Arms and Ritual, Rb't Elgood.)

Best,
Richard.

francantolin · 25th April 2018, 04:17 PM

Hello,
Bhushan told us already about the trident of Shiva but thanks a lot about all the informations.
I think the statue will come from Java, ( or Thai (re)production )
I found a lot of old javanese bronze ( like this one, Devi ) who looks like...

11th April 2018, 01:10 PM	#1
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 905	Still thank you Bhushan for your precious comments ! I found a ( little ) similar khmer Angkor bronze statue of Vishnu Sure mine can't be so old But is it a really recent production ??? Any advice ? Thank you Attached Images

17th April 2018, 05:25 PM	#3
Treeslicer Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 65	IMHO, the statue looks Thai, 1700's or later. While I'm not up on the mythology involved, I do know that murti with mingled attributes like this are attested archaeologically going back to Khmer times in SE Asia, and that while Theravada Buddhism is the popular religion across the area (north of Malaysia, of course), Hinduism has been entwined into royal practices there down to the present day. The Thai monarchy still keeps some Hindu priests for certain ceremonies. I also would not be surprised if this portrayal had some esoteric tantric significance. Last edited by Treeslicer; 17th April 2018 at 05:45 PM.

23rd April 2018, 04:25 PM	#5
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 905	I finally received it ! Here some more pics, the small sword is maybe an Acala sword ? Attached Images

25th April 2018, 04:17 PM	#7
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 905	Hello, Bhushan told us already about the trident of Shiva but thanks a lot about all the informations. I think the statue will come from Java, ( or Thai (re)production ) I found a lot of old javanese bronze ( like this one, Devi ) who looks like... Attached Images

13th April 2018, 12:58 PM	#2
bhushan_lawate Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: India Posts: 77	My Apologies friend...!! this style of icons is not my area of specialization and so i cannot offer an opinion. let us hope someone more knowledgeable than us is able to cast light on this and we all learn in the process...!!! Thanks, Bhushan

18th April 2018, 07:21 PM	#4
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 905	Thank you Treeslicer and Bhushan, really interesting informations about hinduism in Thailand and tantric role, hope is not too much charged with energies... Kind regards

25th April 2018, 03:26 AM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Re. the Trisula in lower right hand; "Trisula , from Trident, Symbol of Siva. None of the other weapons, -sword, axe, arrow, have a similar ritual significance. Survivals found from Iron Age burials. In Greek Tradition, the Trident is the lightning symjbol of Zeus, and this corresponds to the Indian concept of the Vajra / thunderbolt. Such weapons being invariably missiles. Indian tridents are held to have great magical power, being capable of overcoming the power of evil." (Hindu Arms and Ritual, Rb't Elgood.) Best, Richard.