A BRONZE FIGURE OF VIRABHADRA SHIVA
A BRONZE FIGURE OF VIRABHADRA SHIVA
Bronze
South India, c. 18th-19th century
Cast relief depicting Shiva Virabhadra, in four-armed manifestation, the upper hands with bow and arrow, the lower hands holding shield and sword (lost); the foot section depicting miniature figures in worship posture, one with goat head (Daksha), further depicting nandi arranged in the upper right corner, surrounded by flaming nimbus (one section with loss), patina.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 15.5 CM
Condition: Good condition with loss to the top section
Provenance: German private collection