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Durga as Mahishasuramardini
India
18th century

Height: 6 cm

This figure of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahisha shows Durga with a prominent trident that's being thrust into the demon. Durga has
eight arms, in her hands she holds a sword, a bow, a shield, a bowl, what looks to be a quiver of arrows, a lotus bud stem, the demon's head
and the trident. A long plait falls down her back.

The image has ample
puja wear and remnants of sindhoor powder.

Inventory no.: 140

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