KHANDOBA AND MHALSA ON THEIR HORSE, WESTERN DECCAN, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY the divine couple seated together on a separately-cast rearing horse, the god's hand raised holding a sword (now missing), on rectangular openwork base 26cm high Khandoba or Khanderao worshipped mostly in Maharashtra and Karnataka, is most commonly depicted on horseback, accompanied by his consort, Mhalsa or Bhairavi. He is thought to be a local folk deity who became increasingly assimilated with Siva and Bhairava with whose attributes and companions he is usually seen. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.