A bronze figure of Bhairava
South India, Vijayanagara period, 15th century
Standing on a lotus base over a waisted plinth, holding the damaru, trident, noose, and bowl, nude except for the serpent tied round his waist, adorned with various jewelry and garlands, the face with expressive eyes, the hair rising in flames and supporting the crescent moon and naga, the back of the hair incised
26¾ in. (67.8 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Bhairava
South India, Vijayanagara period, 15th century
Standing on a lotus base over a waisted plinth, holding the damaru, trident, noose, and bowl, nude except for the serpent tied round his waist, adorned with various jewelry and garlands, the face with expressive eyes, the hair rising in flames and supporting the crescent moon and naga, the back of the hair incised
26¾ in. (67.8 cm.) high
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