A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARA

Himachal Pradesh, North India, 11th/12th century
The four armed figure of Shiva seated with his consort on their vehicle, Nandi, flanked by diminutive figures of Ganesha and Skanda, a further small figure in front, surrounded by a lotus halo within an elaborate arch and a raised plinth base with bracket feet, 20.5cm high. Provenance: old label for Doris Weiner Gallery New York on underside