Plaque
1825-1875 (made)
| Place of origin |
This is the most common type of cast plaque, with all the usual details* (some incised rather than moulded) but little individuality. A single naga rises above the curved petalled top. Brassy colour, little wear.
*Siva as Virbhadra and his consort Parvati and ram-headed Daksha.
*Siva as Virbhadra and his consort Parvati and ram-headed Daksha.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze cast |
| Brief description | Virabhadra plaque, Sculpture, copper, W India,1825-1875 |
| Physical description | This is the most common type of cast plaque, with all the usual details* (some incised rather than moulded) but little individuality. A single naga rises above the curved petalled top. Brassy colour, little wear. *Siva as Virbhadra and his consort Parvati and ram-headed Daksha. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in London to the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) in 1879 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.2295-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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