Acquired the first piece in mid 1980s and it was only after 2010, the momentum picked up. I enjoy buying pieces as much as being curious about them. All the bronzes in the picture above are now pub…
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Khandobha and Mhalsa (seated)
This folk bronze is Khandobha and his consort Mhalsa. He is identified as Khandobha with the horse standing on the right lower side of the pedestal. A simple ridged prabhavali defines the deities. …
Source: Khandobha and Mhalsa (seated)
Annapurna (standing)
This is Annapurna standing in samapada. She is identified by the ladle and pot in her hands. She is standing on a two-tiered rectangular pedestal. An ornate prabhavali gives her the backdrop. The l…
Source: Annapurna (standing)
Durga on her Vahana
Another miniature Durga, just about 5.5 cm. This one with with action and drama. It is eight armed Dura sitting astride her vahana, lion. A menacing looking lion. The attributes in her hands are no…
Source: Durga on her Vahana
Mahishasuramardhini (with Linga?)
This miniature Mahishasuramardhini is just about 5.6 cm in height. But packs a punch with its features.This form of Mardhini is called Asta Bhuja, eight handed deity. The arms are carrying varying …
Kaliya Mardaka
The crushing of Kaliya. This is a representation of Krishna dancing on the hoods of serpent, Kaliya with one hundred heads, in the water of the Yamuna river. The main figure is flanked by Kaliya…
Source: Kaliya Mardaka
Panduranga and Rukmini
This is Panduranga and Rukmini from Pandharpur. Panduranga is a minor incarnation of Krishna and his worship is centered around Pandharpur. He is also known as Vitthala or Vithoba. The myth has it …
Source: Panduranga and Rukmini
Buddha Seated
From time to time, there will be exceptions. Here is one. The above item, Buddha, is from Thailand and not India. But Buddhism is. Buddha is seated with his right hand reaching and touching toward…
Source: Buddha Seated
Karthikeya
This is Karthikeya, son of Siva and Parvati. Here Karthikeya is shown with six faces and twelve arms riding his vahana, peacock. This image could be called Arumukha or Shanmukha (who has six faces…
Source: Karthikeya
Nepali Lamp with Donors
Lamps play a significant role in Hindu religious rituals/prayers both at homes and in temples. Offerings to temples include lamps like the one above and oil for the wick lamps. The lamps also repr…
Source: Nepali Lamp with Donors
Hakku Patra
Hakku Patra is a title deed document, giving rights to an individual or a group of individuals. The rights may be to land or use of land or rights to provide service or perform activities. Hakku Pa…
Source: Hakku Patra
Yoga Rama Sita
Here Rama is sitting on an inverted lotus with long petals, which in turn is supported by a square base with extended ridge. The niche in front would have had his vahana (carrier) and in this case …
Source: Yoga Rama Sita
Uma Maheshwara (Is it?)
It is Umamaheshwara till you decide otherwise. Siva is holding battle axe and antelope in the rear hands. Typical attributes of Siva. The goddess, Uma, is holding lotus in her left hand and her rig…
Source: Uma Maheshwara (Is it?)
Pilichandi
Pilichandi is sometimes known as Pilichamundi as well. This is one of the spirits worshiped in coastal parts of Karnataka (Bhutaaradhane/Kola) and northern coastal Kerala (Teyyam). The origin of th…
Source: Pilichandi
Muthappan ( A bronze with attitude!)
This is Muthappan, Siva as toddy tapper. A folk deity from Northern Kerala. The attributes identifying this bronze as a form of Siva, include third eye, cobra hood in the belt and sarpakundala (ear…
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 