18th C. Indian Brass Devotional Plaque of Virabhadra

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South Asia, India, Maharashtra region, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A repousse brass votive plaque depicting the fierce Shaivite deity Virabhadra, accompanied by his consort Bhadrakali and the ram-headed Daksha. The god stands frontally beneath an arched torana, crowned by a kirtimukha mask and a curling naga (cobra) hood. Virabhadra’s multiple arms extend in dynamic relief – two prominently thrust forward holding ritual weapons, while the others symbolize his divine power. To his right stands Daksha in anjali mudra, his goat-like visage denoting the mythic punishment and redemption following his hubris toward Shiva. To Virabhadra’s left, Bhadrakali mirrors this reverent gesture, embodying both destruction and restoration. The plaque’s surface bears centuries of wear, dark patination, and softened detail – marks of age and ritual devotion from countless acts of touch and veneration. Size: 9.5″ L x 6.5″ W (24.1 cm x 16.5 cm)

Condition: Heavy softening and rubbing to finer details as shown. Old loss to lower edge. Mineral encrustations.

Provenance: ex-P.T. collection, Queens, New York, USA

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