Stone Varaha Statue On Stand - Late 18thC Singing Bowl Features: Hand-carved circular form with

Features: Hand-carved circular form with integral feet and naturally worn surface

Suitable for indoor & outdoor use

These boxes were made using the lost wax casting technique also known as cire perdue

with some signs of wear

original iron latch

Stone Varaha Statue On Stand - Late 18thC Singing Bowl Features: Hand-carved circular form withThis antique statue depicts the boar headed Hindu god Varaha, the third avatar of Lord Vishnu. We estimate it at 18th century, however it could well be older. As with all stone, it can be difficult to age. This stone statue is mounted on a modern black granite stand and Varaha is seen in his classic heroic pose with his head facing upwards to the right with celestials hovering above. Vishnu took the form of Varaha as he dove into the Ocean to save the