Mahadevi, the Great Goddess
Mahadevi, the Great Goddess, depicted as a woman with long dark hair and multiple arms holding weapons, wearing a white dress with a floral pattern and a crown on her head. She stands on a lotus flower with green leaves. The background is black with a gray border. A small dome-like structure is above her head. The woman has 10 arms. She wears jewelry including a necklace and bracelets. The dress has a blue sash.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1725
- Medium:
- Ink, opaque watercolor, and silver on paper
- Culture:
- India (Rajasthan, Bikaner)
- Dimensions:
- 343 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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