A brass figure of Durga South India, 17th century
Lot 88
A brass figure of Durga Mahishasura South India, 17th century
Sold for US$ 1,250 inc. premium
Auction Details
Lot Details
A brass figure of Durga Mahishasura
South India, 17th century
With her lion mount assisting, she steadies the buffalo with one foot whilst extracting the demon Mahishasura by the hair with her primary left hand, her other arms radiating weapons and attributes, the bud finial of her crown with incised crescent moon and sirischakra.
4 3/4 in. (12 cm) high

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  • Provenance:
    Private British Collection
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