This "Teer Kamaan" features an exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling archer figure in traditional Thai or Southeast Asian royal attire, captured in the dynamic moment of drawing a bow. The piece showcases striking two-tone craftsmanship with dark bronze/black patina for the figure's face and limbs contrasting against the ornately decorated gold-toned ceremonial costume and elaborate pointed crown. Every surface of the garments displays intricate engraved patterns that demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in representing the richly embellished royal attire.

About Artwork: Teer Kamaan

Created in 1980, this bronze sculpture measures 13" × 8" × 3.5" and portrays what appears to be a figure from Thai or Southeast Asian mythology or royal iconography. The name "Teer Kamaan" translates approximately to "bow and arrow" in Hindi/Urdu, suggesting connections to South Asian martial traditions despite the figure's distinctly Southeast Asian styling. The archer is depicted in a traditional dance-like pose with bent knees, drawing a bow with a flame-like decoration at its tip. The contrasting finishes—dark patina for skin surfaces and bright gold for the elaborate costume—create visual drama while highlighting the extraordinary detail work in the engraved patterns covering every part of the ceremonial garments. The tall, pointed crown with its distinctive spire identifies the figure as being of royal or divine status within its cultural context. This piece exemplifies the sophisticated bronze casting traditions of Southeast Asia, where such figures often represent characters from epic narratives like the Ramayana or Mahabharata that spread throughout the region, blending with local artistic traditions to create distinctive sculptural styles that celebrate mythological heroes and divine beings.