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Bronze Figure of Durga
Nepal
circa 1700
height: 9.6 cm
A finely cast figure of an eighteen-armed heavily bejewelled and crowned Durga
slaying the buffalo-demon Mahishasura. The moment decapitation is captured in
this bronze. Durga has one foot on her lion mount. The other is on the buffalo
demon’s back. She holds her attributes in her hands. They include a sword, a
bow, a noose and a conch shell. She also holds buffalo entrails.
Entrails held by her lower hands have been personified and are shown on either
side as deity figures their hands clasped together in prayer. The buffalo’s head
lies in front, on the base. The demon can be seen clearly emerging from the
buffalo’s severed neck.
The base comprises pierced lotus petal openwork. The back has two lugs to
support a nimbus. The bronze has a rich, chocolate patina.
Durga is a popular goddess in Nepal. Each year in Nepal, hundreds are
buffaloes are ritually beheaded to honour Durga during the Dasain festival.
Inventory no.: 49
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Bronze Figure of Durga
Nepal
circa 1700
height: 9.6 cm
A finely cast figure of an eighteen-armed heavily bejewelled and crowned Durga
slaying the buffalo-demon Mahishasura. The moment decapitation is captured in
this bronze. Durga has one foot on her lion mount. The other is on the buffalo
demon’s back. She holds her attributes in her hands. They include a sword, a
bow, a noose and a conch shell. She also holds buffalo entrails.
Entrails held by her lower hands have been personified and are shown on either
side as deity figures their hands clasped together in prayer. The buffalo’s head
lies in front, on the base. The demon can be seen clearly emerging from the
buffalo’s severed neck.
The base comprises pierced lotus petal openwork. The back has two lugs to
support a nimbus. The bronze has a rich, chocolate patina.
Durga is a popular goddess in Nepal. Each year in Nepal, hundreds are
buffaloes are ritually beheaded to honour Durga during the Dasain festival.
Inventory no.: 49
This Item is available - Ask about this item
