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73. Bhairava Southern India 14th-16th c. bronze 9.7 cm (3 7/8 ins) |
A figure of Bhairava, with a third eye and fangs, naked except for a cobra draped around his hips and two small snakes as basubands, with hair of flames and wearing large circular earrings and many necklaces. He is four armed and holds (clockwise from right) a trident (broken), a drum, a noose and a skull cap, with possibly the remnant of his dog vahana standing behind him, now broken. Itemcode: Item 71 (A0705-008) |