Description: A NEPALESE BRONZE PLAQUE OF BHAIRAVA CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
The cast bronze plaque depicting the protective deity in high relief, the face surrounded by naga heads and the sun and moon symbols, and wearing naga ornaments and earrings.
17cm high, 10cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 1988
OTHER NOTES:
These Bhairava plaques were commonly used in Nepal as a protective talisman above the entrance doorway in a home.
Condition Report: Condition:
Old wear from use, small loss at the base with associated later file marks. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.