South Indian Bronzes: A Historical Survey of South Indian Sculpture with Iconographical Notes Based on Original Sources c10.242

c10.242

This is a representation of Chandra-sekhara, the proper name being probably given by the donor of the temple according to the usual custom. It follows closely the last figure (Plate XV) in all its iconographical detail. It is also in the *Abhanga* posture and is more finished in its execution than the last figure which is more striking in its pose. The pegs on the pedestal are for the ring of fire which is missing in this image but occurs in the figure illustrated in (Plate XI). The rings at the four corners of the pedestal are for driving in poles for carrying the image on the festival days.