Standing Female Deity, probably Durga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure with a light-colored stone or metal body. The figure has a tall, cylindrical headdress on her head. Her facial features are minimal, with small earrings on her ears. Her right arm is bent at the elbow and appears to be holding an object. Her left arm is bare and hangs by her side. The figure has exposed breasts and a long skirt that covers her legs. The skirt has a distinctive curved design on the front. The figure stands on a square beige base with two small black supports under her feet. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The title of the piece is "Standing Female Deity, probably Durga".