A Southern Indian brass altar of Virabhadra. Late 18/early 19th century

A Southern Indian brass altar of Virabhadra. Late 18/early 19th century Of 5 parts. The main deity stands at the centre of a wide, stepped base, holding a sword and shield in his primary hands and a bow and arrow in his secondary hands. To either side stand Daksha, with the head of a goat, and Sati, holding a lotus. Behind them rises a large, ornate prabhamandala, with a naga above Virabhadra’s head, signifying his connection to Shiva. Height 23.8 cm

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