Plaque
Plaque
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Virabhadra is minor manifestation of the Hindu god Siva, created from his sweat. His role is to tame the violent (ugra) nature of Daksha (ram-headed) who, together with Bhadrakali, attend Siva in this form.
This cast plaque has a slightly folkish quality. The linga and Nandi fill the top corners with the sun and moon within the framing arch. It is topped by a simple six-headed naga, Slightly concave sides, brassy colour, moderate wear.
This cast plaque has a slightly folkish quality. The linga and Nandi fill the top corners with the sun and moon within the framing arch. It is topped by a simple six-headed naga, Slightly concave sides, brassy colour, moderate wear.
Object details
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| Title | Plaque (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Copper alloy |
| Brief description | Virabhadra plaque, copper alloy, Decca, South India, 1800-1875. |
| Physical description | Virabhadra is minor manifestation of the Hindu god Siva, created from his sweat. His role is to tame the violent (ugra) nature of Daksha (ram-headed) who, together with Bhadrakali, attend Siva in this form. This cast plaque has a slightly folkish quality. The linga and Nandi fill the top corners with the sun and moon within the framing arch. It is topped by a simple six-headed naga, Slightly concave sides, brassy colour, moderate wear. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in London to the South Kensighton Museum ( now the V&A) in 1879. |
| Production | Deccan, South India |
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| Accession number | IS.1990-1883 |
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| Record created | October 2, 2003 |
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