Rama and Hanuman in Sita Sandesa | Panchaloha Bronze Icon - 10" | Stories in Bronze Collection | Made to Order

Handcrafted panchaloha bronze icon depicting Sītā Sandēśa — the moment Hanuman conveys news of Sītā to Rāma upon his return from Laṅkā. The composition captures an intimate narrative exchange, with Hanuman shown in a respectful communicative posture beside a seated Rāma. Rāma is rendered in a relaxed seated stance with one leg pendant and the other folded upon the pedestal, while the torso turns gently toward Hanuman, creating a fluid diagonal composition.

The iconographic treatment emphasizes expressive body movement, facial orientation, and interaction between the two figures rather than static frontal symmetry. Rāma bears a tall jata makuta, simple layered hāras, armlets, waist ornaments, and a pleated lower garment with rhythmic contour detailing. Hanuman is rendered with simian facial features, folded posture, and attentive upward gaze, reinforcing the narrative focus of the scene. The pedestal is structured in multiple moulded tiers with ornamental detailing, while the bow placed below serves as an identifying attribute of Rāma.

Crafted 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 the Rāmāyaṇa is translated into compact iconographic composition in bronze.

Part of the Stories in Bronze 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.