Virabhadra with mandorla, Vijayanagar school, 16th century

Descriptio Carved gray sandstone. Measures 56 x 28 cm. Sculpture of Virabhadra, the warrior form of Shiva, depicted standing on a rectangular pedestal and surrounded by an architectural mandorla. The deity is shown with multiple arms, intended to hold ritual attributes now partially eroded, maintaining a frontal pose of intense hieratic presence. The bare torso, the necklaces, and the complex ornamental structure reflect the Hindu iconography of South India developed during the Vijayanagar Empire. The carving exhibits gently eroded surfaces that nevertheless retain the volumetric clarity and symbolic monumentality of the whole. The composition conveys contained energy and spiritual authority, synthesizing devotion and dynastic power within the sculptural tradition of the Deccan Hindu temples. 56 x 28 cm. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. Export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£3,337.32

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