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Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine
Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine
Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-010

Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine

Substantial 2.6 kg solid-cast brass sacred owl sculpture representing Goddess Lakshmi's vahana (H 8 in / 20 cm)
Monumental solid-cast brass ceremonial owl sculpture, venerated in traditional Hindu iconography as Uluka, the sacred vahana (celestial mount) of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing discernment, wisdom, and auspicious prosperity. Features exquisite hand-chased feather plumage scales, radiating orbital feather disks, erect tufts, and a weighty stepped circular pedestal base. Height: 20 cm (8 inches); diameter: 15 cm (6 inches); weight: 2,600 grams (2.6 kg). A rare and dignified masterwork of devotional metal casting.
Material

Brass

Period

Contemporary Ritual Decor

Origin

India

Condition

Excellent

Dimensions

H: 8" / 20 cm

Weight

2.60 kg (2,600 g)

Provenance

Contemporary cast brass craft

Curator's Condition Assessment

Exceptional solid-cast brass preservation. Heavy 2.6 kg sculpture with crisp plumage chasing, expressive facial disk, and stable integral base with no structural flaws or cracks.

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