Bidspirit auction | Thai Monkey God Hanuman in

Thai Monkey God Hanuman in bronze - 17th century, early 18th century - Asian Art - Thailand - With a methacrylate base, made of patinated bronze. 27 x 17 x 3 cm. 30 x 20 x 10 cm. In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is a monkey god, considered an aspect of the god Shiva. He is the faithful companion of the god-king Rama (one of the ten avatars of Vishnu) and one of the most important deities of the Hindu pantheon, in the Ramayana, where he helps him in his expedition against the army led by the evil demon Ravana. He possesses almost unlimited power and physical strength, so much so that at birth he jumped to the sun after mistaking it for a fruit. Gallud Jardiel, Enrique (2017). Hanumân, the god of forces. Symbols, myths, tradition and cult. Miraguano Editions. ISBN 978-84-7813-458-8 Tibet - Thailand - Asian Art - Buddha - Buddhism. Provenance: important private collection in Barcelona.