Name: India Carved Stone Stele of Lord Bhairava
Brand: Art for Eternity
SKU: 13577
Price: 4850.0 USD
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India Carved Stone Stele of Lord Bhairava

$4,850.00

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South India, Ca 11th to 12th century AD

Bhairava is a fierce defender and protects his devotees from enemies like ignorance. He is depicted on this sizeable stone stela in a standing position with four arms, ornamented with a range of twisted serpents, which serve as earrings, bracelets, anklets. He has a has a dog (Shvan) as his divine vahana (vehicle). His weapons are drum, pāśa (noose), trident and skull. His weapons, the dog, protruding teeth, terrifying looks, and a garland with red flowers all give him a frightening appearance.

There is a similar work at the Guimet Museum, Paris.

Size: 31 inches H + custom mount.

Condition: Surface wear, minor chips throughout with mossy encrustation from being outdoors.

Ex David Swope, Westchester NY Collection from the 1970s-1980s.

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India Carved Stone Stele of Lord Bhairava

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