Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Dimensions: W25 x D25 x

Dimensions: W25 x D25 x H14

This style of box is found almost exclusively in Kerala

They are fun to collect as they are so diverse and there are books published which follow their historical importance

Also known as a merchants chest

Chip carved and embellished with small mirrors

Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Dimensions: W25 x D25 xThis antique bronze votive plaque of the Hindu god Virabhadra depicts him flanked by his Daksha & Bhadrakali. This plaque dates to the 19th century. Virabhadra stands in his classic tribhanga pose with four arms holding a sword, shield, mace, and bow. A lingam can be seen left of his head and a Nandi bull to the right. A cobra head above a yali head can be seen at the top of the plaque. Virabhadra is an incarnation of Shiva manifested when his wife,