Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Wine Tables This porcelain plate is hand

This porcelain plate is hand made in the traditional way and decorated by hand with the Chinese Dragons design before firing

all softened by a pale bleached finish that highlights the wood’s age and authenticity

supported by stout

15 x 15 x 8 (w x d x h cms)

plaque amulets of this type were selected for the specific blessings the wearer hoped to invite

Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Wine Tables This porcelain plate is handThis antique bronze votive plaque of the Hindu god Virabhadra depicts him flanked by his attendants. This plaque dates to the 19th century and the sword arm is missing due to historic damage. Virabhadra stands in his classic tribhanga pose with four arms holding a sword, shield, mace, and bow. A lingam can be seen left of his head and a Nandi bull to the right. A cobra head above a yali head can be seen at the top of the plaque. Virabhadra is an