A South Indian brass figure of Durga Mahishasuramardini. 18th century

A South Indian brass figure of Durga Mahishasuramardini. 18th century Standing on a tiered pedestal, with her left foot resting on her mount, the lion, Durga pins down the buffalo demon with her right foot and pierces its emerging human form with a now-lost trident. In her secondary hands a chakra, a shankha, a shield, and other weapons. She wears a short dhoti, rich jewellery, and a tall crown with flowing ribbons. Height 12.8 cm

Estimate:£1,001.15

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