an antique, 18th century bronze and brass statue of 

a male Hindu, Tamil Nadu, Deity on a horse

we think it represents the village God - Grama Devata: 

Ayyanar or Madurai Veeran on his stallion

the horseman is casted with many details of a nobleman: a moustache, a flat headdress, earrings, a large necklace with pendant, a shield, a bracelet, a double belt and 3 ankle rings on each side

the horse stands proud on a decorative, incised pedestal and is tackled up with a richely decorated bridle, saddle and further horsegear

the horseman fits with a ring on his back (from the belt) on a upwards stave (from the saddle)

condition: very beautifull, no restorations, beautifull authentic patina, at some places the surface is superb smooth, 

weapon / sword in the right hand is missing

height: circa 29 cm / circa 11.4 inch

weight: circa 1920 gr.

other words: Iyanar, Ayya - the Lord, Ayyappan, Ayyanar, Aiyanar, Ayanar, Iyenar, Muthu Kunaran, Lord Khandoba

fre world wide shipping:

- this means the shipping costs are included with the sale price

- you will be ordering registrated shipment from The Netherlands, EU

- this will be according to the conditions of the shipping provider

- if offered by the shipping provider, with tracking, priority and insurance for loss during shipment

we are: delta 98 den haag

The Hague, The Netherlands, EU

registrated at:

Chambers of Commerce in The Netherlands / KvK Haaglanden: file 27133335