Antique devotional bronze plaque | Himachal Pradesh

Antique Indian devotional votive bronze plaque (Mohra) of considerable size and weight.
The piece originates from Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan region of India, and depicts the crowned face of Shiva.
Mohra were mounted on ceremonial palanquins and used in local processions and rituals; the lower protruding element was designed to be inserted into appropriate supports.
The surface is smooth from age and prolonged ritual handling.
The sculpture comes with a custom-made plexiglass base, allowing it to be displayed perfectly upright.

Dimensions: height 32 cm (12.6 in) including base; sculpture 28 × 20 cm (11 × 7.9 in)

Provenance: Himachal Pradesh, India
Period: 19th century or earlier

Weight: 3.7 kg (130.5 oz)