Bronze Temple Wall Lamp India 18th / 19th Century

Hindu temple devotional plaque, it features the four-armed god Virabhadra holding: a shield, a bow, a sword and a dagger, the goddess Bhadra Kali is depicted at his left and Daska the ram-headed god at his right side , in the posture of submission and prayer. On the top the serpent Nagã symbol of prosperity sits on the head of a protective demon. Bronze or brass, old marks of time and use, posterior welding, consolidation at the back of the snake. All in good general condition, see photos South India, late 18th early 19th century Dimensions: 25 x 12.5 cm Weight: 610 grams Provenance: former collection in the South of France after inheritance Sold with certificate of authenticity Guarantee of origin and period * Shipping costs on estimate.