Richly carved in the Indian tradition, this
powerful little statue captures the inner soul of
its subject rather than simply his outer
appearance. Seated comfortably on a flower-like
throne, dressed simply yet with apparent wealth,
this effigy of the legendary Sikh leader regards
the world through a glowing eye, his traditional
attribute. Though Ranjit Singh lived in the 19th
century, he projects the heroic dignity of an
ancient king or deity. One need not be a follower
of the faith to feel the tremendous energy that
radiates from his image.
- (PF.1092)
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