Sarabeshwara wood panel IN685
Rare mahva wood panel depicting Sarabeshwara, a fierce avatar of Shiva overpowering a tamed Narasimha. For details about this deity see this webpage or wikipedia. Originally part of a temple chariot.
And for more info on these chariots, see Ratha (the Indian name) and Temple car
Tamil Nadu state, Southern India.
Circa 18th century.
43 cm high x 16 x 7.5 cm.