Vintage Asian Bronze Rider on Horse with Companion. Bronze sculpture depicting a rider seated on horseback accompanied by companion figure at his side. Likely Indonesian in origin.

Size: 2 1/2 x 6 x 6 3/4 in. 

Indonesian bronzes, many dating from the early classical period through the Majapahit era, reflect the region’s blend of indigenous traditions with Hindu-Buddhist influences introduced from India. Produced using the lost-wax casting method, these bronzes often depict deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, and Buddha, as well as ritual objects like bells, lamps, and offering vessels. Characterized by refined detailing, graceful proportions, and symbolic gestures, they served both religious and ceremonial purposes, reinforcing temple worship and spiritual practice. Smaller portable bronzes were also widely circulated, aiding the spread of faith across the Indonesian archipelago. Today, these bronzes are regarded as important cultural artifacts, embodying Indonesia’s rich artistic synthesis and its role as a crossroads of Asian religious and artistic traditions.

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