DURGA SLAYING THE DEMON MAHISHASURA ?????
Bronze cast in 3 parts
South-India, 18th century
Weight: 2042 grams
Dimensions: Height 24 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 8,5 cm
Durga on a square tapering platform with a gate in the back. Durga is the Hindu Goddess of War.
Standing on a lion with her right leg and Mahishasura, the buffalo demon at her left foot is crouching beneath her.
The Goddess is dressed in a dhoti with decorations and a long necklace around her neck.
Her arms are fanning out to the sides holding weapons like a big sword or a battle hatchet.
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Bronze cast in 3 parts
South-India, 18th century
Weight: 2042 grams
Dimensions: Height 24 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 8,5 cm
Durga on a square tapering platform with a gate in the back. Durga is the Hindu Goddess of War.
Standing on a lion with her right leg and Mahishasura, the buffalo demon at her left foot is crouching beneath her.
The Goddess is dressed in a dhoti with decorations and a long necklace around her neck.
Her arms are fanning out to the sides holding weapons like a big sword or a battle hatchet.
