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Deccan, 16th Century
Bronze
Height: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Width: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

A statue of the Shaivite warrior Veerabhadra, the ferocious warrior of Shiva born from his wrath, this cult figure is particularly associated with the Deccan and South India. His iconography often alludes to his mythology as a warrior. Here, Veerabhadra stands upright on a lotus pedestal. He is dressed in a breastplate and boots and holds attributes including a sword, fire, snake and bow. He wears a conical crown with a round finial, backed by a shiraschakra, or circular head‒disc.

Deccan, 16th Century
Bronze
Height: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Width: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

A statue of the Shaivite warrior Veerabhadra, the ferocious warrior of Shiva born from his wrath, this cult figure is particularly associated with the Deccan and South India. His iconography often alludes to his mythology as a warrior. Here, Veerabhadra stands upright on a lotus pedestal. He is dressed in a breastplate and boots and holds attributes including a sword, fire, snake and bow. He wears a conical crown with a round finial, backed by a shiraschakra, or circular head‒disc.