Epoca

12th century, Himachal Pradesh,

Sizes

9.00x5.50 inch

Description

Bronze casting depicting Shiva sitting in rajalilasana on his mount, Nandi. The deity hosts his companion Parvati on his left thigh. Quite rare is the inscription inscription engraved in Devanagari on the back of the arched Prabha.

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Bronze altar depicting Umamahesvara India, Himachal Pradesh, 12th century