{"product_id":"murugan-statue-antique-khmer-style-bronze-murugan-on-his-peacock-53cm-23","title":"Murugan Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Murugan on His Peacock - 53cm\/21\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurugan Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Murugan on His Peacock -53cm\/21\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures - (Height) 53cm\/21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAn impressive \u003cstrong\u003eantique Khmer-style sculpture of Murugan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hindu god of war and victory, seated in majesty upon his sacred peacock mount. Standing an imposing 53 cm \/ 21 inches high, this richly detailed sculpture combines the dramatic iconography of the Hindu tradition with the bold presence and refined decorative language associated with Khmer art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMurugan—also known as \u003cstrong\u003eKartikeya\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSkanda\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKumara\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSubramanya\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShanmukha\u003c\/strong\u003e—is the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the brother of Ganesha. Revered as a divine warrior and protector, he is traditionally shown with his peacock, a powerful emblem of beauty, victory, transformed pride and spiritual mastery. Murugan’s association with the peacock is deeply rooted in Hindu iconography, while Skanda-on-peacock imagery also held a notable place in Khmer Cambodia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"product-description\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMurugan sits in composed dignity upon the back of his magnificent peacock, whose elegantly curving body, tall neck and elaborate fan of feathers form a dramatic sculptural silhouette. The deity wears an ornate Khmer-style crown and jewellery, with his calm face and upright bearing providing a beautiful contrast to the peacock’s elaborate decorative plumage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEvery surface has been worked with remarkable care. The peacock’s broad tail is filled with repeating eye motifs, while its wings, breast, neck and head are rendered with dense scale-like and feathered patterning. A floral finial rises from the bird’s crown, adding vertical elegance and ceremonial grandeur. Beneath, the figure stands on a tiered base decorated with a rhythmic lotus-petal border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe sculpture’s dark bronze-toned surface has developed a wonderfully nuanced patina, with areas of warm brown, gold-toned wear and green verdigris enhancing the sense of age, character and hand-finished craftsmanship. It is an image of exceptional decorative power, designed to be appreciated from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis work recalls the visual traditions of the Khmer Empire, where Hindu deities were absorbed into a distinctive local artistic vocabulary. Khmer sculptors interpreted Indian religious imagery through their own aesthetic language, combining sacred symbolism with strong silhouette, elaborate ornament and monumental presence. Historical Khmer depictions of Skanda riding a peacock are known from Cambodia, including an important 10th-century sandstone image from Prasat Krachap at Koh Ker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA captivating focal point for a collection of Hindu art, Khmer-inspired sculpture or Asian antiques, this Murugan sculpture will bring spiritual resonance, sculptural drama and timeless Southeast Asian character to a home, meditation space, study, gallery or reception interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAntique Khmer-style sculpture of Murugan, also known as Skanda or Kartikeya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMurugan depicted riding his sacred peacock vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eImpressive height of 53 cm \/ 21 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eRichly detailed peacock with deeply patterned feathers and “eye” motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSerene Murugan figure with ornate Khmer-style crown and jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDecorative floral finial rising from the peacock’s head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTiered base with a finely worked lotus-petal border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDark bronze-toned finish with varied warm highlights and areas of green verdigris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePowerful sculptural silhouette, ideal as a centrepiece or display object\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eInspired by Hindu and Khmer sacred-art traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSuitable for collectors of Asian art, Hindu sculpture, Khmer art and temple-inspired décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA meaningful piece for a meditation room, yoga space, library, office or curated interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"symbolism-of-murugan-and-the-peacock\"\u003eSymbolism of Murugan and the Peacock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMurugan is widely revered as a god of war, victory, courage, protection and divine wisdom. He is especially significant in southern Indian and Tamil Hindu traditions, where his image often includes the \u003cstrong\u003evel\u003c\/strong\u003e, or sacred spear, and the peacock as his vahana, or divine vehicle.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epeacock\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a decorative mount. Its splendour can represent pride, vanity and the restless ego. Murugan seated above it expresses spiritual control over these forces: beauty is not rejected, but placed in the service of wisdom, courage and discipline. In traditional narratives, the peacock is also linked with Murugan’s triumph over adversity and the transformation of negative forces into devotion.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis makes the sculpture a particularly meaningful image for a personal sanctuary or meditation space. It offers a visual reminder that inner strength is not aggression, but the mastery of fear, pride and distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"khmer-cultural-context\"\u003eKhmer Cultural Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurugan’s\u003c\/strong\u003e presence in Khmer art illustrates the enduring cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia. Through trade, migration, royal patronage and religious exchange, Hindu deities and narratives became integral to the sacred world of the Khmer Empire. Murugan, commonly known in this setting as Skanda, was adapted into Khmer artistic traditions through local approaches to facial modelling, costume, ornament and monumental composition.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe warrior-protector aspect of Skanda would have held clear resonance in a kingdom shaped by royal authority, territorial defence and sacred kingship. His representation in religious art offered a potent image of divine strength, protection and victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"who-is-murugan\"\u003eWho is Murugan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMurugan is a major Hindu deity, known by several names including Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, Subramanya and Shanmukha. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati, the brother of Ganesha, and is widely revered as a god of war, protection, courage and victory.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mt-px max-w-full min-w-0 whitespace-nowrap -top-px font-sans text-base text-primary select-none selection:bg-super-selection selection:text-primary dark:selection:text-super-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-3xs rounded-md group min-w-4 max-w-full cursor-pointer align-middle font-mono tabular-nums font-normal transition-colors duration-150 inline-flex items-center gap-0 py-[0.1875rem] leading-snug px-[0.3rem] [@media(hover:hover)]:hover:bg-subtle group-data-[state=open]\/trigger:bg-subtle border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-quiet\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center gap-1 !mt-0 ![vertical-align:unset] mr-1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"img\" class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\u003csvg role=\"img\" class=\"inline-flex fill-current shrink-0 text-secondary\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"\u003e\u003cuse\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-is-murugan-seated-on-a-peacock\"\u003eWhy is Murugan seated on a peacock?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe peacock is Murugan’s traditional vahana, or sacred vehicle. It is associated with beauty, victory and the transformation of negative qualities. In symbolic terms, Murugan’s position above the peacock can be understood as mastery over pride, ego and desire.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"is-this-sculpture-khmer\"\u003eIs this sculpture Khmer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe sculpture is offered as \u003cstrong\u003eantique Khmer style\u003c\/strong\u003e. This describes its visual and artistic character, including the Khmer-inspired crown, decoration, facial treatment and overall presentation. It should not be read as a claim that the work was excavated from an archaeological Khmer site or necessarily produced during the historical Khmer Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"is-murugan-found-in-cambodian-art\"\u003eIs Murugan found in Cambodian art?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eYes. Hindu traditions had a profound influence on Khmer Cambodia, and Murugan—also called Skanda—appears in Khmer sacred art. A significant 10th-century Khmer stone sculpture of Skanda riding a peacock from Prasat Krachap at Koh Ker is an important historical example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"is-this-sculpture-a-buddha\"\u003eIs this sculpture a Buddha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNo. This is a representation of Murugan, a Hindu deity. Murugan is distinct from the Buddha and is recognised as the divine son of Shiva and Parvati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-is-the-significance-of-the-peacocks-feather-d\"\u003eWhat is the significance of the peacock’s feather decoration?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe detailed feather and eye motifs celebrate the peacock’s natural magnificence while reinforcing its sacred role as Murugan’s mount. The bird’s beauty gives the sculpture visual richness, while its symbolic association with pride and transcendence adds spiritual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-is-the-sculpture-made-from\"\u003eWhat is the sculpture made from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe supplied information does not specify the exact material. The sculpture has a dark bronze-toned surface with areas of natural-looking patina and verdigris. Please confirm the material separately if you wish to state it definitively in a sales listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-tall-is-the-sculpture\"\u003eHow tall is the sculpture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe sculpture measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e53 cm \/ 21 inches in height\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-does-the-patina-mean\"\u003eWhat does the patina mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePatina refers to the surface character that develops on a metal object through age, handling, oxidation and environmental exposure. The varied brown, darkened, golden and green surface tones visible here contribute to the sculpture’s depth, individuality and antique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-should-i-care-for-the-sculpture\"\u003eHow should I care for the sculpture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDisplay it indoors in a stable, dry setting away from prolonged direct sunlight, damp conditions, radiators, fireplaces and abrupt temperature changes. Dust gently with a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid water, polish, oils, abrasive cloths and chemical cleaners, as these can damage the surface patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"can-this-sculpture-be-displayed-outdoors\"\u003eCan this sculpture be displayed outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIndoor display is recommended. Outdoor conditions—including rain, frost, pollution, salt and fluctuating temperatures—can alter the surface and potentially damage detailed decorative areas over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"where-should-i-display-murugan\"\u003eWhere should I display Murugan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis substantial work is ideal for a console, cabinet, plinth, mantel or substantial altar-style table. It is especially effective in a meditation room, yoga studio, entrance hall, library, study or curated living room. Provide enough clear space around the sculpture to appreciate the peacock’s dramatic tail and finely worked silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"is-murugan-appropriate-for-a-meditation-or-spiritu\"\u003eIs Murugan appropriate for a meditation or spiritual setting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eYes. Murugan is a revered sacred figure associated with courage, clarity and the triumph of wisdom over ego. Place the sculpture in a clean, elevated and respectful position if it is to be used within a spiritual or contemplative setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. 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