Vithoba and Rakhumai

2012.77

Vithoba and Rakhumai

2012.77

Description

Vithoba, known by various names like Vitthala, Panduranga, Pandharnath, Hari and Narayan, is a popularly worshipped deity in states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. He is typically depicted standing on a brick in akimbo posture, often accompanied by his consort Rukmini or Rakhumai.
In this sculpture Vithoba and Rakhumai stands on a rectangular platform with their hands resting on their waist. Both the images are adorned with jewellery. Vithoba is depicted wearing a dhoti while Rukmini wears a Saree. The images are adorned with a prabahavali having a depiction of coiled shesh naga

Collection

Sculptures

Artist

NA

Object Type

Indian folk Bronzes

Material

Brass

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th Century CE

Location

Karnataka

Dimension

13 x 9 cms