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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