Plaque
Virabhadra Plaque
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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A representation of Siva with sword and shield, with smaller figures of his consort ( Uma) Parvati and the ram-headed Daksha on either side. Unusually he has only two arms, holding the swordand shield and wears high sandals. A sun and crescent moon ( but no Nandi or Linga) fill the top conrners. The sides have pronouced concave curves. There appears to be a repaired casting crack behind. Brassy colour, moderate wear.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Plaque (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Copper alloy |
| Brief description | Shrine plaque of Virabhadra with Dakhsa and Bhadrakali, copper alloy, South India, 18th century. |
| Physical description | A representation of Siva with sword and shield, with smaller figures of his consort ( Uma) Parvati and the ram-headed Daksha on either side. Unusually he has only two arms, holding the swordand shield and wears high sandals. A sun and crescent moon ( but no Nandi or Linga) fill the top conrners. The sides have pronouced concave curves. There appears to be a repaired casting crack behind. Brassy colour, moderate wear. |
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| Object history | Trasnferred from the India Museum in London to the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) in 1879. |
| Production | Deccan, South India |
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| Accession number | IS.2752-1883 |
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| Record created | October 2, 2003 |
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