Virabhadra votive plaque - Bronze - India - 17th - 18th century
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Original bronze Virabhadra votive plaque from India, dating to the 17th–18th century, measuring 24.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep, with a good patina, depicting Virabhadra with four arms and his weapons, flanked by worshippers including Daksha and Bhadrakali.
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This very old and heavy metal votive plaque (bronze alloy) repoussé and chased comes from Karnataka and probably dates from the 17th-18th centuries.
It features Virabhadra, a fierce and warrior form of the god Shiva. He is depicted standing in a heroic pose, wearing an elaborately crafted crown and adorned with body jewelry. He has 4 arms holding his traditional warrior attributes: a sword, a club, a bow and an arrow.
The deity is framed by adorers at his feet such as King Daksha (with a ram’s head) and the goddess Bhadrakali.
The engraved discs on either side of the stylized crown represent the sun and the moon.
This type of domestic panel served as an icon (murti) in the shrine of a house in Hinduism.
Height 24.5 cm Weight 1530 g
Very beautiful patina.
Antique dealer specializing in Asian arts, my positive rating is 100%. I only sell ancient objects acquired on-site during my many travels. These are by no means reproductions.
To allow you to appreciate the quality of the object, I am attaching numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description.
Carefully packaged, this object will be delivered to your home by bpost Belgium.
This very old and heavy metal votive plaque (bronze alloy) repoussé and chased comes from Karnataka and probably dates from the 17th-18th centuries.
It features Virabhadra, a fierce and warrior form of the god Shiva. He is depicted standing in a heroic pose, wearing an elaborately crafted crown and adorned with body jewelry. He has 4 arms holding his traditional warrior attributes: a sword, a club, a bow and an arrow.
The deity is framed by adorers at his feet such as King Daksha (with a ram’s head) and the goddess Bhadrakali.
The engraved discs on either side of the stylized crown represent the sun and the moon.
This type of domestic panel served as an icon (murti) in the shrine of a house in Hinduism.
Height 24.5 cm Weight 1530 g
Very beautiful patina.
Antique dealer specializing in Asian arts, my positive rating is 100%. I only sell ancient objects acquired on-site during my many travels. These are by no means reproductions.
To allow you to appreciate the quality of the object, I am attaching numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description.
Carefully packaged, this object will be delivered to your home by bpost Belgium.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
17th - 18th century
Country of Origin
India
Attribution
Original
Material
Bronze
Height
24.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Title of artwork
Virabhadra votive plaque
Depth
1.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
