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The Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasura Mardini)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray sculpture of a female figure with a crown and multiple arms standing on an animal, holding a weapon in one hand and the animal's leg in another. The animal has a long snout and horns. The sculpture is rectangular with a pointed top and ornate carvings around the edges. The female figure has a serious expression and is surrounded by other carvings. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th century
Medium
Black schist
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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