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Durga as Slayer of the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a female figure with 10 arms and a crown. The figure has a wide stance with legs slightly bent and feet pointing outward. The figure has exposed breasts and wears a short skirt. The figure's face is serene. The arms radiate from the back and are variously positioned. The figure holds a circular object in two of her front hands. The circular object has a round center and a decorative outer edge. The figure wears bracelets on wrists and upper arms. A decorative headpiece sits on top of the figure's head. The headpiece has several tiers and is adorned with jewels. The background is gray. Durga as Slayer of the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Gilt copper alloy, inlaid with semiprecious stones
Culture
Nepal
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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