Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Bikaner which was constructed sometime

Bikaner which was constructed sometime between 1571 & 1668

Chip carved and embellished with small mirrors

These antique Chinese benches date from the 19th century and are over 120 years old

The art then spread from China to India in the 19th century

Bronze Votive Panel Of Virabhadra From Deccan - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Bikaner which was constructed sometimeThis 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,