Hanuman
Title: Anjaneya
Period/Date: 16th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Modern period
Provenance: Nagakurnool Dist, Telangana
Medium: Metal – Bronze
Dimensions: L 110 x W 70 x Th 29(mm)
Weight: –
Credit Line: Priest Sri Boya Srinivas Reddy, Gudipalli, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF00FG11
Lord Hanuman’s artistic portrayals display varied poses, often a standing one symbolizing readiness and strength. Regional and local influences create unique sculptural styles as in this 16th-century Telangana stone carving.
In this 16th-century Telangana stone carving, Hanuman sits dynamically with an arched tail, conveying strength and determination through his raised right hand and fisted left. A defeated demon beneath him highlights the prevalent Indian art theme of good overcoming evil.
