How to Choose a Brass Murti

1. Casting Method

Most wholesale brass murtis are made using either sand casting or the lost-wax (cire perdue) method. Lost-wax casting captures finer detail — ornaments, facial expressions, drapery folds — and is what our Aligarh karigars use for anything above 12 inches. Sand-cast pieces are faster and cheaper, and suit simpler, high-volume festival SKUs.

Ask your supplier which method was used before you commit to a large order — it's the single biggest driver of both price and finish quality.

2. Weight

Weight is the most reliable proxy for metal purity and wall thickness. A hollow-cast murti will always weigh noticeably less than a solid one of the same size, and thin walls dent in transit. Always ask for weight-per-piece in the spec sheet, not just height — two 18-inch Hanuman murtis can differ by 2kg depending on casting thickness.

3. Finish & Patina

Antique gold-tone, dark bronze patina and mirror-polished brass all age differently. Antique finishes hide handling marks well and are the most forgiving for retail shelf life; mirror-polished finishes look striking on day one but show fingerprints and need more careful packaging.

4. MOQ & Sampling

Always request a paid sample before placing a bulk order, even from an established supplier — casting batches vary. Reputable wholesalers (us included) will credit the sample cost against your first bulk order once you confirm.