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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
Museum record:
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