Bronze

India , 17th century

Dimensions: Height 20 cm Wide 12 cm Depth 5 cm

Weight: 1060 grams

Virabhadra is a fierce form of God Shiva, here standing in a striped, long dhoti tied around the waist, a curved knife placed inside a belt pocket. A garland is hanging down from the shoulders, the chest decorated with armor and jewellery. The deity has four arms, the hands are holding a bow, a decapitated head, a sword and a bow. Virabhadra has a moustache, his glimpse is serious. He is wearing a winged conical crown.