Bhairava is holding trishul, noose, battle axe and a cup in his hands, starting from his lower right hand clockwise. He is naked but for his ornaments and skull garland. Lots of skulls. Behind him …
Source: Bhairava
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Hanuman (Bell finial)
A beautifully cast Hanuman in anjali mudra. The incision is kept to a minimum, just for delineation of toes and hair arrangement. See the side view below. Shows him slightly bent forward adding to …
Source: Hanuman (Bell finial)
Siva as an ascetic
Holding a staff in his right hand and water carrier (Kamandala) in his left hand, Siva is shown as an ascetic. The usual attributes of Siva (Trishul, Mirga, Drum) are not present in this bronze. It is…
Source: Siva as an ascetic
Vaishnavi (Kerala)
This is Vaishnavi, female energy of Vishnu, from Kerala region. Her upper hands are holding chakra (discuss) and shankha (conch shell). Typical attributes of Vishnu. Her lower hands are in abhaya (…
Source: Vaishnavi (Kerala)
Vaishnavi (Kerala)
This is Vaishnavi, female energy of Vishnu, from Kerala region. Her upper hands are holding chakra (discuss) and shankha (conch shell). Typical attributes of Vishnu. Her lower hands are in abhaya (…
Source: Vaishnavi (Kerala)
Ganesha on Vahana
One more Ganesha. This one riding on his vahana, a large rat. The rat measures 10.5 cm end to end. Ganesha is four armed and his rear hands are holding lotus buds. His lower right hand is holding a…
Source: Ganesha on Vahana
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 