Antique Javanese Temple Rama Sita Lava Stone

Hand carved lava stone Rama Sita sculpture in standing position. Which used to stand inside a Hindu temple. An amazing piece with great details and graceful appearance. The most well known couple in the Ramayana story. Beautiful and delicate carved in traditional Balinese style appearance and costume. A stunning museum quality piece.

The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of an army of monkeys.

Comprising 24,000 verses in seven cantos, the epic contains the teachings of the very ancient Hindu sages. It has greatly influenced art and culture in the Indian subcontinent. As well as South East Asia. People has constantly retold the story of Rama in poetic and dramatic versions. Both by some of India’s greatest writers and also in narrative sculptures on temple walls. It is one of the staples of later dramatic traditions, re-enacted in dance-dramas, village theatre, shadow-puppet theatre.

One of a kind piece and in great condition. Originally from Java, Indonesia.

Dimensions: 19″ x 30″ x 50″

Antique piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.

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