A group of two Maharashtra copper alloy plaques of Virabhadra. 19th century

A group of two Maharashtra copper alloy plaques of Virabhadra. 19th century

Standing respectively striding with shield and sword in his main hands and bow and arrow in his other hands, flanked by Daksha to his right and Mahakali to his left. a) In front of a rectangular backdrop with Nandi, yoni-linga, sun and moon and surmounted by a makara head and a naga hood, and b) standing below a slightly pointed arch, surmounted by a coiled naga. (2)
Height a) 19.7 cm; c) 14.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Hesse, Germany