Bronze Votive Panel of Virabhadra From Deccan - 18th Century Chapati Box As Buddhist temples were built

As Buddhist temples were built in the place of Shintō shrines

Condition: Excellent antique condition with surface wear consistent with age

Makara has the trunk of an elephant

This charming colourful Indian pot would make a perfect trinket pot or decorative ornament

Bronze Votive Panel of Virabhadra From Deccan - 18th Century Chapati Box As Buddhist temples were builtThis antique bronze votive plaque of the Hindu god Virabhadra depicts him flanked by his Daksha & Bhadrakali. This plaque dates to the 18th 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,