Kirtimukha - 03

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Size:	11 (H) x 15 (W) x 5 (D) inches
Material:	Brass
Origin:	Karnataka

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This is a large, brass Kirtimukha (face of glory) from Karnataka, which would probably have once sat at the apex of a prabhavali. The story of Kirtimukha begins with King Jalandhara, who, by virtue of extraordinary austerities, accumulated to himself irresistible powers. In a burst of pride, he sent forth his messenger - the monster Rahu - to challenge Shiva to give up his bride Parvati. Shiva's immediate answer was to explode a tremendous burst of power from his third eye, which created a horrendous, emaciated, ravenous lion. A terrified Rahu sought Shiva's mercy, which Shiva eventually agreed to. But how then were they to feed the ravenous demon lion? Shiva suggested that the monster should feed on itself. So Kirtimukha willingly ate his body starting with its tail as per Lord Shiva's order, stopping only when his face remained. Shiva, who was so pleased with the result, gave it the name 'Face of Glory' and declared that it should always be at the door of his temples.
The piece is displayed on a custom-made stand. The size with the stand is 11 (H) x 15 (W) x 5 (D) inches. Without the stand, it measures 9.5 (H) x 15 (W) inches.

Description

This is a large, brass Kirtimukha (face of glory) from Karnataka, which would probably have once sat at the apex of a prabhavali. The story of Kirtimukha begins with King Jalandhara, who, by virtue of extraordinary austerities, accumulated to himself irresistible powers. In a burst of pride, he sent forth his messenger - the monster Rahu - to challenge Shiva to give up his bride Parvati. Shiva's immediate answer was to explode a tremendous burst of power from his third eye, which created a horrendous, emaciated, ravenous lion. A terrified Rahu sought Shiva's mercy, which Shiva eventually agreed to. But how then were they to feed the ravenous demon lion? Shiva suggested that the monster should feed on itself. So Kirtimukha willingly ate his body starting with its tail as per Lord Shiva's order, stopping only when his face remained. Shiva, who was so pleased with the result, gave it the name 'Face of Glory' and declared that it should always be at the door of his temples.
The piece is displayed on a custom-made stand. The size with the stand is 11 (H) x 15 (W) x 5 (D) inches. Without the stand, it measures 9.5 (H) x 15 (W) inches.

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Details

Size:	11 (H) x 15 (W) x 5 (D) inches
Material:	Brass
Origin:	Karnataka

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