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Bronze Figure of Narasimha, South India, 16th-17th Century

About the Item

The lion-headed deity seated on round base over a stepped platform. Lakshmi seated on his left thigh, his principal hands holding a mace and lotus bud and upper hands holding a chakra, conch shell and bow, sheltered by a seven-headed naga.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th-17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kensington, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU977613245121
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