{"product_id":"ayyanar-ula-panchaloha-bronze-icon-11-stories-in-bronze-collection","title":"Ayyanar Ula | Panchaloha Bronze Icon - 11\" | Stories in Bronze Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Panchaloha bronze representation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAyyanar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the guardian deity associated with Tamil village traditions and their boundaries. Ayyanar is depicted riding an elephant, accompanied by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahout seated behind him\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming a distinctive processional composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iconographic treatment emphasizes Ayyanar’s dynamic seated posture and the narrative relationship between deity, mount, and attendant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAyyanar is seated in utkutikasana upon the elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a commanding presence with one knee raised and the other leg pendant, and is adorned with a tall headdress- jatabhara, layered haras, armlets, wrist ornaments, waist ornaments, and a pleated lower garment. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelephant is richly ornamented across the head and body and carries a cluster of bananas in its trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a distinctive narrative detail. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahout seated behind Ayyanar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completes the processional composition, while the modelling of the elephant and its trappings reinforces the sculptural focus on movement and ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in panchaloha bronze using the traditional lost-wax casting process, this sculptural narrative draws inspiration from South Indian temple and relief traditions, where episode from folklore is translated into compact iconographic composition in bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories in Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, this series explores narrative episodes from Indian sacred and literary traditions through sculptural form. Each composition focuses on gesture, interaction, posture, and iconographic detail to capture a specific moment in the narrative. Conceived as collectible bronze artworks, these icons are suited for elevated home décor, curated interior spaces, premium gifting, and collectors of South Indian bronze sculpture and narrative art traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Five Metal Masonry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150372589628,"sku":"5SBAYU11X0AP","price":75713.04,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4832\/5948\/files\/IMG-4660.png?v=1789125904","url":"https:\/\/fivemetalmasonry.com\/products\/ayyanar-ula-panchaloha-bronze-icon-11-stories-in-bronze-collection","provider":"Five Metal Masonry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}