Antique 16th - 17th Century Indian Bronze Figure of Hindu or Jain Deity India

Antique bronze figure of a Hindu or Jain deity from the 16th-17th century, Southern India, Tamil Nadu, during the Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1646 A.D.).
A figure depicting a goddess is seated on a platform in Dhyanasana. She wears a sash that hangs across her hip and is adorned with a long necklace, bracelets on her wrists, and armbands. Her hands are positioned in "Vitarka Mudra," the gesture symbolizing the turning of the Wheel of Dharma and meditation.
The right-hand gesture signifies turning the wheel of Dharma, while the left-hand symbolizes meditation. Together, they represent teaching the Dharma while meditating on emptiness.
 
The Vijayanagara Empire ruled the Deccan Plateau in Southern India and was established in 1336 by the Sangama dynasty. The empire emerged primarily as a response to the increasing Islamic invasions. At its peak, the Vijayanagara Empire dominated all of Southern India, as well as the Sultanates of the Deccan. However, the empire began to decline after its defeat at the Battle of Talikota in 1565, ultimately ending in 1646.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 4.6 cm (1.81 inches).
Width of the base: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
 
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, it shows signs of wear, particularly on the exposed areas, with a natural, glossy reddish-brown patina.