Bronze Votive Panel of Virabhadra From Deccan - 18th Century Material - Amber It is from Shanxi province

It is from Shanxi province and has carved panels and fretwork

comical smile softens the composition

It is from Shanxi province and would originally have been coated with a dark burgundy lacquer

original carrying frame

Now they have become popular because of their use as braziers in the gardens of Rajasthani Palace hotels in the winter

Bronze Votive Panel of Virabhadra From Deccan - 18th Century Material - Amber It is from Shanxi provinceThis antique bronze votive plaque of the Hindu god Virabhadra depicts him flanked by his Daksha & Bhadrakali. This plaque dates to the 18th century. 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 incarnation of Shiva manifested when his wife,