A Bronze Figure of Shiva Bhairava
A Bronze Figure of Shiva Bhairava

SOUTH INDIA, CHOLA DYNASTY, 13TH CENTURY

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A Bronze Figure of Shiva Bhairava
South India, Chola Dynasty, 13th Century
Standing on a lotus pedestal above a square plinth, his radiating hands holding a trident, drum, noose and bowl, his face with bulging almond-shaped eyes and aquiline nose surmounted by flaming hair, his canine mount behind him with coiled tail and lolling tongue
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high

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